Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Fred Pegram. It dates from 29 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows actors in scenes from Antony and Cleopatra, lifted straight from the 1890 Illustrated London News. Fred Pegram carved and inked the scenes, mixing Impressionist blur with Realist detail.
The play’s big drama—romance, betrayal, battles—is all here in black and white. It’s a snapshot of Victorian theatre, caught on paper.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features scenes from a theatrical production of Antony and Cleopatra.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts actors in various scenes from the play, capturing key moments of drama, romance, and conflict.
Technique & Style
The image was created using a combination of carving and inking techniques, blending Impressionist and Realist styles to convey a sense of atmosphere and detail.
History & Provenance
Originally published in the Illustrated London News in 1890, the print was carved by Fred Pegram and is now part of a collection.
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…
