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H Beard Print Collection, by Robert Dighton, 1799

H Beard Print Collection

Robert Dighton

1799

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1799 by Robert Dighton, a Romanticism work, depicting Cummerbund, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Robert Dighton
When & what style?
1799 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is titled 'H Beard Print Collection' and was created by Robert Dighton in 1799. It's a print that depicts a scene from a play, specifically John Shepherd Munden in Ramah Droog. The title 'Mr Chellingo, ar'nt you humbuging me' suggests a lighthearted or humorous tone. You can learn more about this style of work by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

The print titled *Mr Chellingo, ar'nt you humbuging me* shows John Shepherd Munden in the role of Ramah Droog, published by Robert Dighton in 1799.

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About the artist

Portrait of Robert Dighton
Artist

Robert Dighton

Robert Dighton (c.1752 – 1814) was an English portrait painter, printmaker, and caricaturist. He was the founder of a dynasty of artists who followed in his footsteps.

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