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H Beard Print Collection, by The Illustrated London News, 1

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1 by The Illustrated London News, a Romanticism work, depicting Cummerbund, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
The Illustrated London News
When & what style?
1 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

In 1845 a print in the Illustrated London News showed Mr. Forrest as Macbeth and Miss Cushman as Lady Macbeth. The print came out on March 1st and sits at the Victoria and Albert Museum today. It’s part of a bigger article from that weekly paper. The actors wear clothing typical of the stage in the 1800s. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.

The story of this work

Overview

In 1845, an illustration from *The Illustrated London News* depicts actor Edwin Forrest in the role of Macbeth alongside actress Charlotte Cushman as Lady Macbeth, framed by a surrounding article.

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About the artist

Portrait of The Illustrated London News
Artist

The Illustrated London News

The Illustrated London News, founded by Herbert Ingram and first published on Saturday 14 May 1842, was the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine.

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