Harry Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a scene from the play King John. Three actors—Robert Bensley, William Powell, and Richard Smith—perform as Hubert, King John, and a Messenger. Published in 1771, it’s a snapshot of 18th-century theater. The print comes from William Ryland’s engraving series. It’s part of the Romanticism movement, which loved drama and emotion. Want to see more? Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
