Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by H.C. Maguire. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Maguire, H.C.
It's from the 19th century and has a specific purpose.
The print is a songsheet cover for 'Maid of Mine', which was written and composed by G.R. Cromwell, giving it a unique context.
You can learn more about this type of print and its historical significance by looking at the work of artist Maguire, H.C.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection contains a 19th-century print by Maguire, H.C., serving as a songsheet cover for the musical composition 'Maid of Mine' by G.R. Cromwell.
Subject & Meaning
The print's subject is promotional, designed to visually accompany and identify the song 'Maid of Mine', reflecting the commercial intersection of art and music in the 19th century.
Technique & Style
While specific artistic details are not provided, the print exemplifies the illustrative techniques common in 19th-century songsheet covers, likely featuring decorative elements to attract buyers.
History & Provenance
Created by Maguire, H.C. in the 19th century, the print's history is tied to the circulation and marketing of 'Maid of Mine' by G.R. Cromwell, with its current location within the H Beard Print Collection.
Context
This print is part of a broader practice in the 19th century where songsheets with illustrated covers were widely distributed, playing a key role in popular music dissemination.
Artist & collection
Artist
H.C. Maguire spent his days tucked in a print shop near Covent Garden, where he turned sheet music covers into tiny stories—ladies in crinolines dancing, clowns with oversized shoes, scenes that felt like the…
