Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Stephen Spurrier. It dates from 6 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Stephen Spurrier made a print in 1925. It shows a stage scene from a big opera. Press clippings and sheet music sit together in the image.
The print copies a news photo from The Illustrated London News. It marks one night in 1925 at Covent Garden. Sheet music sits near the stage lights.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from an opera performance.
Subject & Meaning
The image shows a stage scene from 'Der Rosenkavalier' at Covent Garden, accompanied by press clippings and sheet music, capturing the success of the opera season in 1925.
Technique & Style
The print is based on a news photograph from The Illustrated London News, indicating a documentary or journalistic influence on the work.
History & Provenance
Created in 1925 by Stephen Spurrier, the print commemorates a specific event at Covent Garden that year.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
