H Beard Print Collection
Print
4th February 1794 (published)
4th February 1794 (published)
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Print entitled 'Chaos Is Come Again' showing the interior of Drury Lane Theatre collapsing during a performance. A satire on the forthcoming demolition of Drury Lane Theatre for the purposes of rebuilding. The last performance in the old theatre was on 4th June 1791. Published in London by S.W.Fores.
Object details
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| Title | H Beard Print Collection (named collection) |
| Materials and techniques | hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Print entitled 'Chaos Is Come Again' showing the interior of Drury Lane Theatre collapsing during a performance. A satire on the forthcoming demolition of Drury Lane Theatre for the purposes of rebuilding. The last performance in the old theatre was on 4th June 1791. Published in London by S.W.Fores on 4th February 1794, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Hand coloured etching entitled 'Chaos Is Come Again' showing the interior of Drury Lane Theatre collapsing during a performance. A satire on the forthcoming demolition of Drury Lane Theatre for the purposes of rebuilding. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'Chaos is come again' (Written in pencil on back of print.) |
| Summary | Print entitled 'Chaos Is Come Again' showing the interior of Drury Lane Theatre collapsing during a performance. A satire on the forthcoming demolition of Drury Lane Theatre for the purposes of rebuilding. The last performance in the old theatre was on 4th June 1791. Published in London by S.W.Fores. |
| Other number | F.81-61 - H Beard collection numbering |
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| Accession number | S.1816-2009 |
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| Record created | February 4, 2009 |
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