Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Myers and Co. Joseph in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Myers and Co. Joseph. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of a six-plate series, plus cover, titled 'Costumes in Shakespeare's Historical Play of King Henry the Eighth', published in the mid-19th century by A. & S. Joseph Myers & Co.

Subject & Meaning

The series illustrates costumes from Shakespeare's 'Henry VIII', catering to the era's theater enthusiasts who appreciated detailed representations of theatrical attire.

Technique & Style

While specific artistic techniques used in this print are not detailed here, the emphasis on detailed costume design reflects the Victorian era's attention to historical and theatrical accuracy.

History & Provenance

Published with the permission of actor Charles Kean, the set was produced by A. & S. Joseph Myers & Co., with additional examples of their work found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Context

Created for mid-19th-century theater fans, the print series taps into the contemporary fascination with Shakespearean productions and historical authenticity in costume design.

Legacy

As part of a broader collection of theatrical costume prints, this series contributes to the historical record of 19th-century Shakespearean stage interpretations, with the Victoria and Albert Museum holding related works.

Artist & collection

Artist

Myers and Co. Joseph

Joseph Myers and Co. made crisp, mid-19th-century prints in London—sheets from the H Beard Print Collection that capture city scenes, ships, and daily life in black-and-white line work. These busy, detailed prints feel…