Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by The Illustrated London News in 1862.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Impressionism.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

The Illustrated London News , 1862

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist The Illustrated London News. It dates from 1862 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print shows a scene from the opera *The Lily of Killarney* as it appeared in *The Illustrated London News* in 1862.

This print shows a scene from the opera *The Lily of Killarney* as it appeared in *The Illustrated London News* in 1862. It’s a landscape print, but the real interest is on the back—articles and ads from the same issue are printed there.

That mix of art and everyday print adds up to a time capsule of life in the 1860s. You get the opera on one side and daily chatter on the other.

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Overview

This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from the opera The Lily of Killarney.

Subject & Meaning

The print shows a landscape scene from the opera, but its significance extends beyond the image itself, as it is paired with articles and advertisements on the reverse.

History & Provenance

The print was published in The Illustrated London News in 1862, providing a snapshot of the time.

Context

The combination of the opera scene and everyday content on the reverse offers a unique glimpse into life in the 1860s.

Artist & collection

Artist

The Illustrated London News

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.