Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Spy. It dates from 21 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The print is titled 'H Beard Print Collection' and was created by Spy in 1892.
It's a portrait of Charles Hawtrey, an actor.
The portrait was published in Vanity Fair as part of a series called 'Men of the Day', which featured notable men of the time.
You can learn more about the style of this print by looking into the work of artist Spy.
Overview
The 'H Beard Print Collection' is a print created by Spy in 1892, featuring a portrait of Charles Hawtrey, a notable actor of the time.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Charles Hawtrey (1858-1923), an actor who transitioned from Eton to the stage. It is part of a series titled 'Men of the Day', which profiled prominent men in society.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of Spy's style, as seen in his other contributions to Vanity Fair, a magazine that published the 'Men of the Day' series.
History & Provenance
Originally published in Vanity Fair in 1892, the print is one of a series of caricatures produced by Spy for the magazine.
Artist & collection
Artist
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".
