H Beard Print Collection
Print
8th October 1789 (published)
8th October 1789 (published)
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The caricatures of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) give a vivid picture of 18th century life. His theatre audience, laughing uproariously at a play, is not a cruel satire but a lively impression of a group of people enjoying an evening out. It is a companion piece to his etching 'Tragedy spectators' (S.57-2008).
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Hand-coloured etching, 'Comedy Spectators', showing an audience laughing at a play. Rowlandson. Published in London on 8th October 1789 by S.W. Fores, Harry Beard Collection. |
| Physical description | Hand-coloured etching, 'Comedy Spectators', showing an audience laughing at a play. Rowlandson. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | The caricatures of Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827) give a vivid picture of 18th century life. His theatre audience, laughing uproariously at a play, is not a cruel satire but a lively impression of a group of people enjoying an evening out. It is a companion piece to his etching 'Tragedy spectators' (S.57-2008). |
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| Other number | F.81-47a - H Beard collection numbering |
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| Accession number | S.56-2008 |
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| Record created | July 1, 2009 |
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