H 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 the King’s Theatre in 1820. Robert Blemmell Schnebbelie made the original drawing, then it was turned into a print for a London publisher. Romantic prints often highlight grand buildings and city life. One detail stands out: the print was published the same year the image was drawn, so it’s a very fresh city snapshot. Look next at prints by the same artist, Schnebbelie, Robert Blemmell.
