Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by George Cruikshank, 1849
H Beard Print Collection, by George Cruikshank, 1849

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist George Cruikshank. It dates from 1849 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a reproduction of a box ticket for a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, created in 1849.

About this work

Overview

This print is a reproduction of a box ticket for a performance at Her Majesty's Theatre, created in 1849. It is part of the H Beard Print Collection.

Subject & Meaning

The ticket, designed by George Cruikshank, represents a tangible connection to a specific theatrical event. Its simple design belies the artist's skill in rendering detailed work.

Technique & Style

Cruikshank's work on this ticket showcases his attention to detail, a hallmark of his career as a caricaturist and illustrator. The print reflects his ability to convey intricate information in a compact format.

Artist & collection

Portrait of George Cruikshank

Artist

George Cruikshank

George Cruikshank or Cruickshank ( KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life.