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H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Thomas Tegg. It dates from 1807 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print is titled H Beard Print Collection, created by Thomas Tegg in 1807. It's a genre scene, which is a type of art that shows everyday life. The context of this print is interesting because it refers to a campaign against French dancers in London, which caused a scandal due to their revealing dresses. You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Romanticism.
Overview
The 'H Beard Print Collection' is a print created by Thomas Tegg in 1807. It is a genre scene, depicting everyday life.
Subject & Meaning
The print relates to a controversy surrounding French dancers performing in London. Their revealing attire sparked a moral outcry, led in part by the Bishop of Durham, who denounced the dancers' influence on British youth.
Context
The print is associated with the Romanticism movement, which often explored themes of everyday life and social issues.
History & Provenance
The controversy depicted in the print began in 1796 with the ballets of Charles-Louis Didelot, and escalated in 1798 with the Bishop of Durham's speech in the House of Lords.
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Thomas Tegg made hand-colored prints in early 19th-century London. His January 1807 print from the H Beard Collection shows a crowd scene with crisp outlines and soft watercolor tints. These affordable prints were sold…
