Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Stephen Spurrier in 2.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by Stephen Spurrier. It dates from 2 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

” Flip through the Victoria and Albert Museum’s online prints to see more early 20th-century theater images.

This print shows a scene from the opera Iris, staged at Covent Garden. Margaret Sheridan plays the lead. It’s a black-and-white image on paper, printed in 1919.

The print came from The Illustrated London News. The back holds an unrelated article about early aviation called “The World of Flight.”

Flip through the Victoria and Albert Museum’s online prints to see more early 20th-century theater images.

Overview

A black-and-white print from 1919, part of the H Beard Print Collection, featuring a scene from Mascagni's opera Iris.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Margaret Sheridan in the lead role of Iris, staged at Covent Garden. The image captures a moment from the opera, highlighting the singer's performance.

Technique & Style

The print is a typical example of illustrated journalism from the early 20th century, characterized by its black-and-white format and newspaper origin.

History & Provenance

Originally published in The Illustrated London News in 1919, the print has since become part of the H Beard Print Collection.

Context

The print's reverse side features an unrelated article titled 'The World of Flight', indicating the diverse range of topics covered by The Illustrated London News.

Artist & collection

Artist

Stephen Spurrier

Stephen Orr Spurrier is an American retired football coach and player, who is also commonly referred to by his nicknames, the Head Ball Coach or the ol' Ball Coach.