Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Sharpe, M. W.. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This early 19th-century print, housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, captures Margaret Agnes Bunn in her theatrical portrayal of Hermione from Shakespeare's *The Winter's Tale*.
Subject & Meaning
The print commemorates Margaret Agnes Bunn's stage performance as Hermione, making her representation in *The Winter's Tale* accessible to a broader audience beyond the theater.
Technique & Style
Created by M. W. Sharpe, the print's specifics on technique (e.g., engraving, lithography) are not detailed here, but it exemplifies the era's practice of translating stage performances into mass-produced artworks.
History & Provenance
Published by S. Robinson, the print was designed for commercial distribution among theater enthusiasts. Its current repository is the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
M. W. Sharpe made early 19th-century prints collected by H Beard. Their work fits the era’s printmaking tradition, producing detailed, collectible images meant to circulate widely. You can see one in the H Beard Print…
