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H Beard Print Collection, by Roberts, I.F., 27

H Beard Print Collection

Roberts, I.F.

27

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 27 by Roberts, I.F., a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Roberts, I.F.
When & what style?
27 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a stage scene from the play *Pizarro*, with a man named Mr. Laurent playing Rollo. It’s a print by I.F. Roberts from 1799, part of a collection of theater images. The Romantic movement loved dramatic moments like this one. The print was published by Beauclerc and captures a moment from a real play. Romantic prints often focused on strong emotions and bold characters. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1799 by I.F. Roberts depicts Mr. Laurent in the role of Rollo in the play *Pizarro*, issued by Beauclerc.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Roberts, I.F.

I.F. Roberts made crisp, detailed prints of everyday scenes in the late 1700s. Try their single-sheet “H Beard Print Collection (27th July 1799)” for a snapshot of London at the end of the 18th century—shop signs,…

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