Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist R. Taylor & Co.. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a scene from Wagner’s opera *Siegfried*.
It was made in 1892 by R. Taylor & Co.
The print was published in a popular London magazine.
The picture captures Brünnhilde waking up in the opera.
It mixes Impressionist brushwork with Realist details.
The scene was staged at Covent Garden’s Royal Italian Opera.
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Overview
This 1892 print, published in the Illustrated London News, depicts a pivotal scene from Richard Wagner’s opera Siegfried: the awakening of Brünnhilde. Produced by R. Taylor & Co., it captures a moment from a production staged at the Royal Italian Opera, Covent Garden.
Subject & Meaning
The print focuses on Brünnhilde’s awakening, a key narrative moment in Siegfried, highlighting the dramatic intensity of the opera’s climax. The scene conveys the emotional depth of Wagner’s work through visual representation.
Technique & Style
The artwork combines Impressionist brushwork, evident in its expressive textures, with detailed Realist elements, reflecting a hybrid stylistic approach characteristic of late 19th-century printmaking.
History & Provenance
Published in 1892 by R. Taylor & Co. in the Illustrated London News, this print documents a specific Covent Garden production of Siegfried. Further provenance details are not provided, but similar works can be found in collections like the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
Created during a period of growing popularity for Wagner’s operas in London, this print reflects the contemporary interest in capturing theatrical moments for a broader audience through popular magazines.
Artist & collection
Artist
This London print shop turned everyday scenes into something worth hanging on your wall.
