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 an actor in a long coat and boots, holding a skull. His wild eyes and tense pose suggest he’s playing Hamlet in a famous scene. The print captures a real 1845 performance. It’s from a press cutting, so it’s like a snapshot of early theater. The actor is William Charles Macready, a top Shakespearean star of his day. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum for their theater print collection.
