H Beard Print Collection
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1883
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a busy stage scene with actors in old costumes bowing to an audience. The title says it’s a play called “A Consummation Devoutly to be Wished,” but the artist’s name is lost. Hand coloring adds bright pinks and greens to the print, making the costumes pop. The crowd’s faces look simple, but the artist captured the moment just right. Want to see more prints from the same era? Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
