Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Macdonald & Co Maclure in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Macdonald & Co Maclure , 1850

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Macdonald & Co Maclure. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print captures a scene from a theatrical performance.

About this work

This print shows a scene from a play. The play is an adaptation of The Vicar of Wakefield, and it was performed at the Lyceum Theatre in 1885. This performance was a revival of the play, which had first been performed at the Royal Court Theatre in 1878. You can learn more about this type of print at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This print captures a scene from a theatrical performance.

Subject & Meaning

The image depicts Henry Irving as Dr. Primrose and Ellen Terry as Olivia in a revival of W.G. Wills's adaptation of Oliver Goldsmith's novel The Vicar of Wakefield, performed at the Lyceum Theatre in 1885.

History & Provenance

The play was first performed at the Royal Court Theatre in 1878, with Ellen Terry in the role of Olivia, before being revived at the Lyceum Theatre seven years later.