Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist K. 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 the H Beard Print Collection, a compilation of engraved portraits.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Madame Anna Bishop as the character Loretta, likely from an opera or theatrical performance, capturing a moment from her career.
History & Provenance
The print dates to around 1850 and originates from the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its historical significance in the context of 19th-century opera or theater.
Artist & collection
Artist
This printmaker made crisp, detailed images in the 19th-20th century tradition. Their two works in the bundle show scenes of London life: one capturing the city’s daily hum around 1850, the other marking a specific day…
