Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by Spy, 19
H Beard Print Collection, by Spy, 19

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Spy. It dates from 19 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and features a portrait of Lord Gerald FitzGerald.

Subject & Meaning

The subject is Lord Gerald FitzGerald, depicted in a portrait published by Vanity Fair as part of their 'Men of the Day' series, which showcased notable figures.

History & Provenance

The print was published on 19th May 1883, and is number 285 in the 'Men of the Day' series. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Spy

Artist

Spy

Sir Leslie Matthew Ward (21 November 1851 – 15 May 1922) was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who over four decades painted 1,325 portraits which were regularly published by Vanity Fair, under the pseudonyms "Spy" and "Drawl".