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H Beard Print Collection, by Francis Hayman, 1750

H Beard Print Collection

Francis Hayman

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1750 by Francis Hayman, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Francis Hayman
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a scene from Henry IV. It’s an old engraving, probably from the 1700s. The artist drew it on paper, not painted on canvas. The print lives at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. They say it shows Act II, Scene II of the play. If you like this, check out more by Francis Hayman at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The story of this work

Overview

The print illustrates Act II, Scene II of Shakespeare’s *Henry IV*, rendered by Francis Hayman.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Francis Hayman

Francis Hayman liked to paint everyday life. He often depicted people having fun, like in "Country Dances Round a Maypole". What's interesting is that his works were sometimes used as decorations, like the supper-box…

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