Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by W.H McFarlane Lith. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a commemorative work depicting a festive scene in Edinburgh.
About this work
This print shows St. Andrew’s Square and the Scott Monument in Edinburgh. It was made to mark the Prince of Wales’s wedding in 1863. The whole city lit up for the night.
The print captures that one special evening. It’s a snapshot of how people lit the streets long ago. Look closely and you can almost feel the glow.
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Overview
This print is a commemorative work depicting a festive scene in Edinburgh.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows St. Andrew's Square and the Scott Monument illuminated on the evening of March 10, 1863, in celebration of the marriage of the Prince of Wales. The scene captures the city's decorations and lighting for the royal wedding.
Context
The illumination of cities was a traditional way to mark significant events, and this print provides a record of how Edinburgh was decorated for the occasion.
History & Provenance
The print was created to commemorate a specific historical event, the wedding of the Prince of Wales in 1863.
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Artist & collection
Artist
William H. McFarlane Lith made 19th-century prints in the H Beard Print Collection. His two prints here, one from around 1863, show everyday scenes in crisp black and white. Lithography was the hot new print tech of his…
