Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by S. Begg. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a scene from Strauss’s opera *Der Rosenkavalier*.
It’s a press cutting from 1913, turned into art by S. Begg.
The image captures three singers from the original London show.
The print highlights Eva von der Osten, Paul Knupper, and Margarete Siems.
It’s a slice of early 20th-century London opera culture.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum for more prints like this.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from Richard Strauss's opera Der Rosenkavalier.
Subject & Meaning
The image features three singers from the original London production: Eva von der Osten, Paul Knupper, and Margarete Siems, capturing a moment from the opera's first English performance.
Technique & Style
The print is based on a press cutting from The Illustrated London News, 1913, and was adapted into an artistic print by S. Begg.
History & Provenance
Originally published in 1913, the print is now part of the H Beard Collection, reflecting the cultural significance of Der Rosenkavalier's London premiere.
Context
The print offers a glimpse into London's early 20th-century opera culture, highlighting the city's role in showcasing significant musical works.
Artist & collection
Artist
Early 20th-century printmaker S. Begg specialized in black-and-white news-sheet illustrations for London’s H. Beard collection, turning daily headlines into shareable images. Four of these ephemeral prints survive: the…
