Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by G. Durand, 26
H Beard Print Collection, by G. Durand, 26

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist G. Durand. It dates from 26 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. Saturday Night at the Victoria Theatre is a print from 1872, originally published in The Graphic, a British newspaper.

About this work

This print shows a lively theater scene inside the Victoria Theatre. It’s a snapshot of 1872 nightlife, caught on paper by artist G. Durand.

The image comes from *The Graphic*, a popular British newspaper of the time. It was printed and shared widely, so regular people could see the show.

Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.

Overview

Saturday Night at the Victoria Theatre is a print from 1872, originally published in The Graphic, a British newspaper. It captures a vibrant interior scene of the Victoria Theatre on a Saturday evening.

Subject & Meaning

The print offers a glimpse into 1872 nightlife, depicting the lively atmosphere inside the theatre. It provides insight into the social and entertainment habits of the time, making the experience accessible to a broad audience through mass publication.

Technique & Style

Created by artist G. Durand, the print's style is characteristic of illustrated journalism of the late 19th century, blending reportage with engaging visual storytelling to convey the dynamism of the scene.

History & Provenance

First published in The Graphic in 1872, the print was widely circulated. An example of the work is now held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is available for public viewing.

Artist & collection

Artist

G. Durand

G. Durand made mid-19th-century prints now grouped in the H Beard Print Collection. Two pieces from that album are dated 26 October 1872 and 1879, both prints. The prints belong to a loose printmaking tradition of the…