Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist George Shury Shury. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This is a print from 1875. It shows a woman in a role, done in a dark, velvety style. The artist used mezzotint, a tricky technique that makes rich blacks and soft tones.
London shops sold these prints on the day they came out. It shows a stage star of the time, dressed as a character named Mrs. Ford.
If mezzotints grab you, look up chiaroscuro next.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features a portrait created using the mezzotint technique.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mrs. Margaret Woffington in her role as Mrs. Ford, showcasing a notable stage star of the era in character.
Technique & Style
The mezzotint technique used here produces rich, dark tones and soft textures, characteristic of its velvety appearance.
History & Provenance
Published by J. Noseda in London on June 1, 1875, this print was made available for sale in local shops on the day of its release.
Artist & collection
Artist
George Shury’s 1875 print shows everyday scenes with sharp lines and careful shadows, a style that followed the Realist approach used by artists who wanted to show life as it looked.
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
Mrs. Margaret Woffington in the Character of Mrs. Ford in the Merry Wives of Windsor
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection
