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H Beard Print Collection, by Unknown, 1856

H Beard Print Collection

Unknown

1856

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1856 by Unknown, a Impressionism work, depicting Sheet Music, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1856 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows a crowded theater stage with actors in costumes. A spotlight shines on a woman in a white dress while others watch from the wings. The crowd wears fancy hats and suits. The print comes from a book about a popular show in 1856. It’s a snapshot of Victorian theater life, not meant to be fine art. The artist’s name is lost but the detail is sharp. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more prints like this.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1856 depicts a scene from Miss P. Horton’s Entertainment, part of the Popular Illustrations in the Harry Beard Collection.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

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