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H Beard Print Collection, by O. Hodgson, 1750

H Beard Print Collection

O. Hodgson

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

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

Who painted this?
O. Hodgson
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The print is titled H Beard Print Collection. It depicts Madame Vestris as Pandora. The print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which suggests it has historical significance, and was published by O. Hodgson, who chose to portray Madame Vestris in this particular role. You can learn more about this type of art by looking at the work of artist: Hodgson, O.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from around 1750 by O. Hodgson depicts Madame Vestris in the role of Pandora. Published by Hodgson, the image portrays the actress in costume as the mythological figure.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

O. Hodgson

O. Hodgson left behind a stack of sharp little prints signed only with initials, as if they’d slipped them under doors in 1830s London. Every sheet is tiny—postcard size—and packed with riotous crowds outside theaters…

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