Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by K. It dates from 30 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts the celebrated actress Sarah Bernhardt and was originally issued in the October 30, 1912 issue of Vanity Fair.
About this work
Overview
This print depicts the celebrated actress Sarah Bernhardt and was originally issued in the October 30, 1912 issue of Vanity Fair. The image is reproduced as a single-sheet print and forms part of the Harry Beard Collection, a private assemblage of early twentieth‑century periodical illustrations.
Subject & Meaning
The portrait presents Bernhardt in a poised, theatrical pose, reflecting her status as a leading figure on the Parisian stage. The composition emphasizes her expressive features, underscoring the public’s fascination with her dramatic persona during the height of her career.
History & Provenance
First circulated as a magazine illustration, the print later entered the Harry Beard Collection, which specializes in archival material from the era. Its inclusion in this collection ensures preservation and scholarly access to a visual record of early‑20th‑century celebrity culture.
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…
