H Beard Print Collection
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1800
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a scene of a man trying to shoot someone in a theater. The event depicted is a real one, and it's interesting because it shows a dramatic moment in history. The print was published in London, which suggests it was meant to inform or shock the local public. You can learn more about this style of printmaking by looking into the work of artist: Cruikshank, Isaac.
