Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Walter Richard Sickert. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1897 print, titled 'Max', is a portrait of Max Beerbohm from the 'Men of the Day' series in Vanity Fair.
About this work
This is a print portrait from 1897. Walter Sickert made it. It shows Max Beerbohm wearing a cummerbund. The print comes from a Vanity Fair series called “Men of the Day.”
It’s a quick, lively sketch—not big, not fancy. Beerbohm looks relaxed in his pose. The magazine published it on December 9, 1897.
Check out one more print by Sickert at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This 1897 print, titled 'Max', is a portrait of Max Beerbohm from the 'Men of the Day' series in Vanity Fair. Created by Walter Sickert, it captures Beerbohm in a relaxed pose, wearing a cummerbund. Characterized by its quick, lively sketch style, the print is modest in scale and aesthetic.
Subject & Meaning
The subject, Max Beerbohm, was featured in 'Men of the Day', highlighting prominent figures of the era. The portrait conveys Beerbohm's relaxed demeanor, reflecting Sickert's ability to capture personality in concise, expressive lines.
Technique & Style
Executed in a swift, lively manner, the print showcases Sickert's skill in capturing essence over elaborate detail. The simple, unpretentious approach suits the journalistic context of Vanity Fair.
History & Provenance
Published in Vanity Fair on December 9, 1897, 'Max' is part of a broader series. Another example of Sickert's work for the series can be found at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Richard Sickert was a German-born British painter and printmaker who was a member of the Camden Town Group of Post-Impressionist artists in early 20th-century London.
