Artwork
Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by Herbert Norris. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Herbert Norris made this print in 1930. It shows a costume design for a ballet. Prints like this often capture ideas before they reach the stage.
The print lives at the Victoria and Albert Museum. The museum calls it part of a “print collection,” just one piece in a bigger set.
Next time you’re near London, look up the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 1930 print by Herbert Norris presents a costume design intended for a ballet production. It is part of a larger print collection housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Subject & Meaning
The print captures a preliminary design concept for a ballet costume, illustrating the preparatory stage in the development of a theatrical performance.
Technique & Style
While specific technical details of the print are not highlighted, its creation in 1930 suggests it may reflect the artistic and design sensibilities of the early 20th century, potentially blending traditional illustration with emerging modernist influences.
History & Provenance
Created in 1930 by Herbert Norris, the print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, categorized under their print collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Herbert Norris made prints in the early 20th century. His single work here, Print Collection from 1930, is a set of prints that shows everyday scenes and objects in a straightforward way. Without a movement tag to lean…
