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H Beard Print Collection, by F. Chester, 1832

H Beard Print Collection

F. Chester

1832

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1832 by F. Chester, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
F. Chester
When & what style?
1832 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is called H Beard Print Collection. It's a work by Chester, F. The print is from around 1832 and is related to a dinner event. It's described as 'Representations of the Dinner at the Theatre Royal Manchester', which suggests it's about a specific gathering. To learn more about the style of this print, look into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print, titled *Representations of the Dinner at the Theatre Royal Manchester* and published by D. Bolongaro in 1832, depicts a large dinner event held inside the theatre's auditorium. Created by F. Chester, the illustration captures the gathering within the performance space.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

F. Chester

This 19th-century printmaker left behind two hand-colored lithographs of early railway scenes from the H Beard collection.

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