Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by John William Gear. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts three actors in character from the opera La Muette de Portici.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts three actors in character from the opera La Muette de Portici. Created in the 19th century, it captures a moment from a theatrical performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Mr Yarnold as Moreno, Mr Braham as Masaniello, and Mr Bland as Ruffino, highlighting the actors' roles in the opera. La Muette de Portici was a significant theatrical work, and this image preserves a snapshot of a specific stage moment.
Technique & Style
The print was produced by W. Day, utilizing techniques common to 19th-century printmaking. The image conveys a sense of immediacy, freezing the actors in their characters.
Artist & collection
Artist
John William Gear made prints in the early 19th century, mostly portraits and scenes collected under the “H Beard Print Collection” label.
