Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist The Graphic. It dates from 11 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is from a collection called H Beard Print Collection. It's a work from the 19th century.
The print depicts a scene from a play, showing Lillie Langtry as Miss Hardcastle in She Stoops to Conquer. This image was originally published in The Graphic in 1882.
To learn more about the style of this work, look into the movement: Realism.
Overview
This 19th-century print is part of the H Beard Print Collection. It depicts a scene from a theatrical performance.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Lillie Langtry as Miss Hardcastle in Oliver Goldsmith's play She Stoops to Conquer. It captures a moment from the comedy, highlighting the actress's portrayal of the character.
History & Provenance
Originally published in The Graphic in 1882, the print was later included in the H Beard Print Collection.
Context
The work is associated with the Realist movement, which focused on accurate and detailed representations of everyday life and events.
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…
