Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by D. Craig in 4.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Romanticism.

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Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

D. Craig , 4

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist D. Craig. It dates from 4 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1814 print depicts a pivotal moment from The Beggar’s Opera, Act II, Scene 13, featuring Casey as Macheath, a charismatic outlaw.

About this work

This print captures a scene from The Beggar’s Opera, Act II, Scene 13. The artist shows Casey playing Macheath, a bold outlaw. Printed in 1814, it’s part of the Harry Beard collection.

It belongs to Romanticism, focusing on drama and emotion, not perfect beauty. The moment feels raw, like a snapshot of rebellion in theater.

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Overview

This 1814 print depicts a pivotal moment from The Beggar’s Opera, Act II, Scene 13, featuring Casey as Macheath, a charismatic outlaw. Part of the Harry Beard collection, it exemplifies the Romantic era's emphasis on dramatic intensity over classical ideals of beauty.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures Macheath, a bold outlaw, in a dramatic pose, conveying the character's rebellious spirit. The scene's raw emotion reflects the Romantic focus on intense feeling and the human experience.

Technique & Style

Executed in 1814, the print's style aligns with Romanticism's preference for expressive, emotive representation over precise beauty, suggesting a dynamic, possibly theatrical, visual approach.

History & Provenance

Printed on June 4, 1814, the work is housed within the Harry Beard Print Collection, indicating its preservation and historical significance within a dedicated print archive.

Context

Contemporaneous with the early 19th-century theatrical scene, this print reflects the era's theatrical tastes and the popularity of The Beggar’s Opera. For similar works, see the Victoria and Albert Museum's print collections.

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Artist

D. Craig

British printmaker active in the early 1800s, D. Craig carved scenes of London life for popular broadsheets. One of those prints, H Beard Print Collection (4th June 1814), shows a bustling street corner with carriages…