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H Beard Print Collection, by John Tallis, 1851

H Beard Print Collection

John Tallis

1851

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1851 by John Tallis, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
John Tallis
When & what style?
1851 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows an actor on stage in 1851. It comes from a set of theater portraits. William Charles Macready is giving his goodbye speech at Drury Lane. Tallis’s company published this in London. It mixes clear details with softer impressionist touches. The print captures a moment in theater history. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1851 by John Tallis & Company shows William Charles Macready delivering his farewell address at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

John Tallis

John Tallis made 19th-century prints you’ll find in the H Beard Print Collection.

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