Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by J. & L. Caswall-Smith, 1903
H Beard Print Collection, by J. & L. Caswall-Smith, 1903

H Beard Print Collection is a print by J. & L. Caswall-Smith. It dates from 1903 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Othello, featuring actors J.

About this work

The print pairs two famous stage roles: Carter as Othello and Brand as Desdemona.

This print shows actors J. Hubert Carter and Tita Brand in Shakespeare’s *Othello*.
The image is an old theater scene turned into a print around 1903.
It was published by Virtue & Co. and is kept at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

The print pairs two famous stage roles: Carter as Othello and Brand as Desdemona.
It captures a moment from the play that many people still perform today.

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Overview

This print depicts a scene from Shakespeare's Othello, featuring actors J. Hubert Carter and Tita Brand.

Subject & Meaning

The print captures a moment from the play, with Carter as Othello and Brand as Desdemona, two famous stage roles.

History & Provenance

Published by Virtue & Co. around 1903, the print is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artist & collection

Artist

J. & L. Caswall-Smith

These artists specialized in late-19th-century prints of animals, especially cats, drawn from the H.