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H Beard Print Collection, by John Jackson, 20

H Beard Print Collection

John Jackson

20

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 20 by John Jackson, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Jackson
When & what style?
20 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothing, holding a sword. He's playing a character from a play. The details in the print are interesting because it was made to promote a performance, and it's a good example of how art was used to advertise theater back then. To learn more about this style of print, look at the work of artist: Jackson, John.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1820 depicts William Charles Macready in the role of Virginius, issued by Colnaghi & Co.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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