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H Beard Print Collection

Richard Newton

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Classical Antiquity Genre Scene

Dominant colour

H Beard Print Collection is a 11 by Richard Newton, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Richard Newton
When & what style?: 11 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The H Beard Print Collection is a print by Richard Newton. It's a work from the Romanticism movement. The print shows the progress of a young actor. It has eight illustrations with titles like 'Spouting dick in the apprentice before a country manager' and 'First appearance in Hamlet'. These titles suggest the print tells a story about an actor's career. You can learn more about the style and themes of this period by looking into the movement: Romanticism.

The story of this work

Overview

A colour print by Richard Newton consists of eight sequential illustrations depicting the career progression of a young actor, from early performances through to his first appearances in London and eventual return to the countryside.

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About the artist

Artist

Richard Newton

Richard Newton made prints in late-18th-century London. He left behind crisp political satires and social scenes like *H Beard Print Collection* (1797), tiny windows on the era’s quarrels and fads. His linework is sharp…

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