Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist The Illustrated London News. It dates from 1856 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print, from 1856, captures a scene from a theatrical production of Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale'.
About this work
Overview
This print, from 1856, captures a scene from a theatrical production of Shakespeare's 'The Winter's Tale'. The image is derived from a press cutting in 'The Illustrated London News'.
Subject & Meaning
The subject is a specific moment from 'The Winter's Tale', focusing on a statue scene. The print commemorates a notable event in theatre history rather than solely interpreting the literary work.
Technique & Style
Created as a press cutting, the print's technique reflects mid-19th-century illustrative journalism, likely engraved from a drawing or painting to be reproduced in a newspaper.
History & Provenance
Originally published in 'The Illustrated London News' in 1856, this print is also historically significant as it documents the stage debut of Ellen Terry at the Princess's Theatre in the depicted production.
Artist & collection
Artist
The Illustrated London News, founded by Herbert Ingram and first published on Saturday 14 May 1842, was the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine.
