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H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. Alais. It dates from 12 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, featuring an engraved portrait.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait depicts Master Betty as Orestes in 'The Distressed Mother', a character representation from a theatrical performance.
History & Provenance
The print dates to 1805 and originates from the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its historical significance in the context of theatrical or artistic documentation.
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Artist & collection
Artist
J. Alais made hand-colored prints of actors on stage in early 1800s London. Their prints capture star turns like “Mr. Kean as Macbeth” in 1814 and “Mr. Lewis as the Copper Captain” from 5 February 1808. These crisp…










