Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Smyth. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print captures a lively scene from 19th-century ballet, featuring three renowned dancers in mid-performance.
About this work
Overview
This print captures a lively scene from 19th-century ballet, featuring three renowned dancers in mid-performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mademoiselles Ferraris, Taglioni, and Grisi dancing, likely at Her Majesty's Theatre in London, offering a glimpse into the world of 19th-century ballet.
Technique & Style
The print's style suggests it was produced for mass circulation, likely in The Illustrated London News, a prominent publication of the time.
Context
As a product of a widely read newspaper, the print reflects the public's perception of ballet stars during the 1800s.
Artist & collection
Artist
These prints by an unnamed artist from the mid-1800s show scenes from everyday life in black and white.
