Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Benjamin Holl. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this print, which was published by The London Printing and Publishing Company.
This print is titled H Beard Print Collection.
It was created by Holl, Benjamin in the 19th century.
The print depicts a scene from a play, with Mr. G.V. Brooke as Othello and Mr. James Bennett as Iago.
The Victoria and Albert Museum holds this print, which was published by The London Printing and Publishing Company.
This gives us a glimpse into theater and printing history.
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Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a 19th-century print created by Benjamin Holl, held in the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from a theatrical performance, featuring Mr. G.V. Brooke as Othello and Mr. James Bennett as Iago, offering insight into the representation of Shakespeare's characters during this period.
History & Provenance
Published by The London Printing and Publishing Company, this print is a product of the commercial printing industry of its time, and is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's holdings.
Context
This print provides a window into the intersection of theater and printing history in 19th-century London.
Artist & collection
Artist
Benjamin Holl made 19th-century print portraits in the style of the day, etching faces straight onto plates and inking them by hand.
