H Beard Print Collection
1763
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1763
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a chaotic scene of a riot at Covent Garden. The riot happened during a performance of Artaxerxes, which was a big deal at the time. It was the first time this show was performed, and it featured a portrait of the manager, Rich. You can learn more about this kind of printmaking by looking into the technique of chiaroscuro.
