Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Alfred Ellis in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Alfred Ellis. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This late 19th-century print, part of the H Beard Print Collection, reproduces a theatrical scene from *The Basoche*, featuring actress Esther Palliser in a stage role.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures Esther Palliser's portrayal of a character in *The Basoche*, a play that was popular during the period. The image conveys the theatricality of the performance, with Palliser center stage.

Technique & Style

Based on a self-sourced photograph by Alfred Ellis, the print translates the photographic image into a printed format, blending photographic realism with the interpretive qualities of printmaking, characteristic of late 19th-century artistic intersections.

History & Provenance

Created by Alfred Ellis in the late 1800s from his own photograph of Esther Palliser, the print's provenance is tied to Ellis's body of work, with related photographs available for comparison at the Victoria and Albert Museum.