Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist The Graphic. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print from 1885. It's a genre scene, which means it depicts everyday life.
This print is special because it shows scenes from an opera, specifically Massenet's Manon, performed at Drury Lane Theatre. It also includes an image of the composer, Jules Massenet.
To learn more about the style of this print, look into the movement: Realism.
Overview
This 1885 print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It is a genre scene, capturing everyday life, but with a unique focus on a theatrical performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print illustrates four scenes from Massenet's opera Manon, as performed at Drury Lane Theatre, and includes a portrait of the composer, Jules Massenet. It offers a glimpse into the opera's staging and reception.
Technique & Style
The print's style is associated with Realism, a movement characterized by its attention to detail and representation of contemporary life. The level of detail in the print suggests a careful rendering of the opera's scenes and setting.
History & Provenance
Originally published in The Graphic in 1885, the print is now part of the H Beard Print Collection, indicating its preservation and recognition as a significant artifact.
Artist & collection
Artist
These prints date from the 1880s and sit in the H Beard Print Collection. Each sheet captures a scene or figure in black ink on paper, typical of late-19th-century graphic work. You’ll find five of them here, dated…
