Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by B. P.. It dates from 1900 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is a double-page spread from a souvenir booklet about St.
About this work
This print shows two pages from an old booklet about St. James’s Theatre. It pairs four portraits side by side: Miss Herbert in 1860 and 1865, plus Miss Kate Terry around 1860 and Miss Marie Wilton around 1863.
It’s a snapshot of Victorian theatre history, all printed on cheap souvenir paper.
If you like this, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is a double-page spread from a souvenir booklet about St. James's Theatre, featuring four portraits of actresses associated with the theatre.
Subject & Meaning
The portraits depict Miss Herbert at two different times, in 1860 and 1865, alongside Miss Kate Terry and Miss Marie Wilton, dated to around 1860 and 1863 respectively, offering a glimpse into the theatre's history and notable performers.
Technique & Style
The print is produced on inexpensive paper, characteristic of ephemeral souvenir materials, and presents the images in a straightforward, documentary style.
History & Provenance
The booklet from which the print originates chronicles the history of St. James's Theatre from its founding in 1835 to 1900, situating the print within a specific historical and theatrical context.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist once worked in a London print shop where they quietly slipped extra ink into each batch, just enough to make the final prints look like they were bleeding.
