Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist T. It dates from 24 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It's part of a series of portraits published by Vanity Fair under the title 'Men of the Day'.
The print is titled H Beard Print Collection and was created on January 24th, 1880.
It's part of a series of portraits published by Vanity Fair under the title 'Men of the Day'. This series featured notable figures of the time, including Emile Zola. The print is described as 'French Realism', which gives us a hint about its style.
You can learn more about this style by looking into the movement: Realism.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a print published by Vanity Fair on January 24, 1880, as part of a series titled 'Men of the Day'. It is a portrait of Emile Zola, a notable figure associated with the Realism movement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Emile Zola, a prominent literary figure, and is described as 'French Realism', indicating its connection to the Realist style. Zola was a key proponent of the Realist movement in literature.
History & Provenance
This print was published in Vanity Fair, a magazine known for its 'Men of the Day' series, which featured portraits of contemporary notable figures. The series was likely intended to showcase influential individuals of the time.
Artist & collection
Artist
This artist made prints in the late 1870s, leaving behind two dated sheets from the H Beard Print Collection: one showing January 24, 1880 and another February 15, 1879.
