Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Fred Pegram. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
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This print shows scenes from a famous play on stage. It captures actors in costume, frozen mid-scene. The print is nearly 130 years old, dated May 16, 1896.
The cast list reads like a who’s who of Victorian theater. It names Lionel Brough, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, and Lewis Waller. The print even notes Mrs Tree (Helen Maud Holt) playing a role.
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Overview
This 1896 print showcases multiple scenes from a theatrical production of Henry IV Part One at the Haymarket Theatre, capturing actors in mid-performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print highlights key moments from the play, featuring prominent Victorian actors, including Lionel Brough, Herbert Beerbohm Tree, Lewis Waller, and Mrs. Tree (Helen Maud Holt), illustrating the era's theatrical culture.
Technique & Style
Originally published in the Illustrated London News on May 16, 1896, the print's style reflects the illustrative journalism of its time, with detailed depictions of costumes and stage settings.
History & Provenance
Dated May 16, 1896, the print is part of the H Beard Print Collection; it is also housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it can be viewed in person.
Artist & collection
Artist
Fred Pegram made prints in the late 1800s, mostly dated between 1890 and 1898. The four works in this set all come from the H Beard Print Collection. They sit squarely in the printmaking tradition of the era, turning…
