H Beard Print Collection
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1738
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a busy scene of actresses getting ready behind a barn. It’s an engraving by Hogarth. The work dates to around 1738. The actresses wear costumes and use mirrors and props while others fuss over them. It’s a snapshot of how performers prepared in the 1700s. The print is small but packed with details. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print.
