Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Ernest Haskell. It dates from 24 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a caricature of actor Henry Irving from 1901. It was made by Ernest Haskell, an American printmaker. The Tatler published it that same year.
Fun fact: The Tatler was a popular British magazine full of news, gossip, and drawings back then.
Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum online if you want to see more of Haskell’s prints.
Overview
This 1901 print is a caricature of renowned actor Henry Irving, created by American printmaker Ernest Haskell.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is Henry Irving, a prominent figure in late 19th and early 20th-century theatre. The caricature, typical of the era's satirical illustrations, likely comments on Irving's public persona or a specific performance.
Technique & Style
Executed by Ernest Haskell, the print reflects the characteristic line work and expressive distortion common in early 20th-century caricature prints, suited for publication in periodicals.
History & Provenance
Published in 'The Tatler' on July 24, 1901, this print was part of the magazine's regular feature of societal and theatrical commentary through satire.
Context
'The Tatler', a British magazine known for its news, gossip, and illustrations, provided a platform for Haskell's work to reach a broad audience interested in theatre and society.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ernest Haskell was an American artist and illustrator, internationally famous in his lifetime and remembered for his etchings, as well as engravings, pen-and-ink drawings, lithographs and watercolors.
