Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist J. & J. Boydell. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, created in 1791 by J.
About this work
J. & J. Boydell made this print in 1791. It shows a scene from a play about Mexico’s conquest. The work is a print, not a painting.
The print lists who watched and who acted. A Duke and others saw this at a private house. The list tells us it was a special event.
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Overview
This print, created in 1791 by J. & J. Boydell, depicts a scene from a theatrical performance. It is one of a collection known as the H Beard Print Collection.
Subject & Meaning
The scene is from a play about the Conquest of Mexico, performed at a private residence. The print includes a list of both the performers and the audience, indicating a notable event.
History & Provenance
The event took place at the house of Mr. Conduit, Master of the Mint, with the Duke of Cumberland among the attendees. The inclusion of the audience list suggests the occasion was significant.
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Artist & collection
Artist
John and Josiah Boydell ran one of London’s biggest print shops in the late 1700s.









