Mr Palmer as Henry VIII
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows John Palmer playing Henry VIII. It’s from the 1800s and was published then. The Harry Beard Collection owns it, now at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The piece uses Palmer’s stage role to portray the king. It’s part of the Beard Collection’s prints at the V&A. The image is a snapshot of theater history. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
