Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Smyth. It dates from 1855 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is from the H Beard Print Collection, created by artist Smyth. It's a print from the 1850-1860 period.
The print depicts a scene from Don Pasquale, featuring Luigi Lablache and Madame de Lagrange, as performed at Her Majesty's Theatre. It was printed in an Illustrated Review.
To learn more about the style and techniques used in this print, look into the movement: Realism.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, created by Smyth during the mid-19th century. It depicts a scene from an opera performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows a moment from Don Pasquale, featuring prominent opera singers Luigi Lablache and Madame de Lagrange, as staged at Her Majesty's Theatre. The image captures a specific performance, reflecting the cultural significance of opera during this period.
Technique & Style
The print's style is associated with Realism, a movement characterized by its focus on accurately representing everyday life and events. The artist's use of illustration techniques conveys a sense of immediacy and detail.
History & Provenance
Originally printed in an Illustrated Review, the print has additional historical context on its reverse side, with clipped articles providing insight into its time.
Artist & collection
Artist
These prints by an unnamed artist from the mid-1800s show scenes from everyday life in black and white.
















