Artwork
Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by Herbert H. Harris. It dates from 1950 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, created by Herbert Harris, is a satirical representation of a theatrical performance.
About this work
Overview
This print, created by Herbert Harris, is a satirical representation of a theatrical performance.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts an elderly chorus line on stage, with impresario C.B. Cochran presenting the show to an unenthused audience, some of whom are fleeing in apparent horror.
Technique & Style
The print is a colour representation of a cartoon, showcasing Harris's humorous take on the theatrical world.
History & Provenance
The print is part of a collection that can be further explored at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which holds additional works by Herbert Harris.
Artist & collection
Artist
Herbert H. Harris spent his days in a cluttered Boston print shop where the smell of ink and old paper never faded. He treated every print like a tiny rebellion—tiny because the plates were small, rebellion because the…
