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H Beard Print Collection, by George Murgatroyd Woodward, 12

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 12 by George Murgatroyd Woodward, a Romanticism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
George Murgatroyd Woodward
When & what style?
12 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is called H Beard Print Collection. It was made by George Murgatroyd Woodward in 1807. The print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and it shows a scene of people singing, which is a type of genre scene, specifically a group called the Catalanian Pic Nic Society at a private rehearsal. Look up the movement Romanticism to learn more about this type of art.

The story of this work

Overview

An etched and hand-colored print by George Murgatroyd Woodward, titled *A Catalanian Pic Nic Society at Private Rehearsal*, depicts members of the Pic Nic Society seated together, each singing different songs. Published by T. Tegg, the work illustrates a scene of private musical rehearsal among the group.

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About the artist

Artist

George Murgatroyd Woodward

This guy was the 18th-century answer to meme pages. A London printmaker who cranked out satirical sketches like he was feeding a hungry scroll press every week. His prints skewered everything from politicians to fashion…

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