Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Stephen Spurrier. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Stephen Spurrier made a print for *The Illustrated London News* in 1928.
It shows a scene from Puccini’s opera *Turandot*.
The print sits at the Victoria and Albert Museum now.
The print was meant to illustrate the opera for newspaper readers.
It came out the same year Puccini’s last work premiered.
That makes it a time capsule of 1920s opera culture.
Look up the artist who made it next.
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from Puccini's opera Turandot.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates a moment from Turandot, Puccini's final opera, serving as a visual representation for newspaper readers unfamiliar with the performance.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928, the print coincided with the opera's premiere that year. It was originally published in The Illustrated London News and is now held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Context
As a contemporary illustration, the print captures the cultural context of 1920s opera, providing insight into how the work was presented to the public at the time.
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.
