Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist J. & L. Caswall-Smith. It dates from 1896 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, depicting a theatrical figure in a historical role.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Lewis Waller in the role of Henry V, captured from a photograph, highlighting the intersection of theater and visual representation.
Technique & Style
While not directly associated with Impressionism, the print reflects the era's interest in photographic sources and the reproduction of images.
History & Provenance
The print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, indicating its significance within the context of printmaking and theatrical representation.
Artist & collection
Artist
These artists specialized in late-19th-century prints of animals, especially cats, drawn from the H.
