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 a famous scene from Shakespeare’s *Macbeth*. It’s a tinted transparency meant to be lit from behind—like a slide, but on paper. The image captures Lady Macbeth sleepwalking, lost in guilt after the murders in the play. The print comes from early 1800s, when artists often used light tricks in prints. It’s not just a picture; you’re supposed to hold it up to a candle or lamp to see the glow. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for this print.
