H Beard Print Collection
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows Madame Celeste as Catherine of Aragon in a scene from Henry VIII. She's dressed in old-fashioned clothing, standing in a simple room. The print is interesting because it's a record of a specific performance, with Madame Celeste playing a famous role. To learn more about this kind of art, look at the work of artist: Fry, William Thomas.
