Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by P. Haas. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print shows a portrait of James H. Hackett as Falstaff in Henry IV.
It's a print from the mid 19th century, published by The London Printing and Publishing Company.
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this print, which is part of the H Beard Print Collection, and was created by artist Haas, P.
You can learn more about similar prints at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It was created by artist P. Haas and published by The London Printing and Publishing Company in the mid 19th century.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts James H. Hackett in his role as Falstaff from Henry IV, capturing a character from Shakespeare's play.
Technique & Style
As a print from the mid 19th century, it reflects the printing techniques and illustrative styles prevalent during that period.
History & Provenance
The print is part of a larger collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum, indicating its significance within a broader context of 19th-century prints.
Artist & collection
Artist
P. Haas sounds like someone who collected the world in ink. They spent the mid-1800s turning every whisker and whisk into hair-raising prints that look like they were drawn by a quill dipped in mischief. The beard…
