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H Beard Print Collection, by Samuel De Wilde, 29

H Beard Print Collection

Samuel De Wilde

29

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 29 by Samuel De Wilde, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Samuel De Wilde
When & what style?
29 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows an actor dressed for a famous role. The print is full-length and shows Mr. William Macready as Romeo in Romeo and Juliet. It was made in 1810. The print is part of a larger collection of prints owned by H. Beard. It fits into the Romanticism movement, which often focused on drama and emotion. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more.

The story of this work

Overview

A full-length portrait depicts Mr. William Macready in the role of Romeo from *Romeo and Juliet*.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Portrait of Samuel De Wilde
Artist

Samuel De Wilde

Samuel De Wilde, born and died in London, was a portrait painter and etcher of Dutch descent famous for his theatrical paintings.

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