Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Georges Raoul Eugène Pilotell in 3.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

Georges Raoul Eugène Pilotell , 3

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Georges Raoul Eugène Pilotell. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The work is a printed image dated 3 January 1880, catalogued within the Harry Beard collection.

About this work

This print shows a scene from Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*. Shylock the moneylender stands in a courtroom moment. The artist used printmaking to capture the play’s tension.

The date on the work is January 3, 1880. It’s part of a collection named after Harry Beard.

See more prints by Pilotell, Georges Raoul Eugène at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

The work is a printed image dated 3 January 1880, catalogued within the Harry Beard collection. It depicts a moment from Act IV, Scene 1 of Shakespeare’s *The Merchant of Venice*, focusing on the courtroom confrontation involving Shylock. The piece is attributed to the printmaker Georges Raoul Eugène Pilotell and is held by the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

In the scene portrayed, Shylock, the Jewish moneylender, stands amid the legal drama, his presence underscored by the line “Tarry, Jew; the law hath yet another hold on you.” The composition captures the tension between law and personal vendetta, reflecting the play’s exploration of justice, prejudice, and contractual obligation.

Technique & Style

The image is executed as a print, employing the artist’s skill in line work and tonal contrast to convey depth within the courtroom setting. Pilotell’s handling of chiaroscuro and precise detailing of figures and architectural elements creates a sense of immediacy, emphasizing the emotional stakes of the theatrical moment.

History & Provenance

The print bears the inscription of its creation date, 3 January 1880, and is listed under the Harry Beard Print Collection, a private assemblage of 19th‑century works. It later entered the holdings of the Victoria and Albert Museum, where it is displayed alongside other prints by Pilotell, illustrating the artist’s broader engagement with literary subjects.

Artist & collection

Artist

Georges Raoul Eugène Pilotell

Georges Pilotell made prints in late-19th-century Paris. A single sheet survives from 1880: *H Beard Print Collection (3rd January 1880)*. The picture is a crisp black-and-white engraving—think of it as a crisp, early…