Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection, by The Illustrated London News, 1850
H Beard Print Collection, by The Illustrated London News, 1850

H Beard Print Collection is a print by The Illustrated London News. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

This print is from the 19th century. It's a work by The Illustrated London News.

The print depicts various scenes and characters from Twelfth Night. It was published in an illustrated review, showing sheet music as one of its subjects.

You can learn more about this kind of print at the museum where it's held, the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

This 19th-century print, created by The Illustrated London News, presents a collection of scenes and characters from William Shakespeare's play Twelfth Night.

Subject & Meaning

The print illustrates key elements of Twelfth Night, including a notable depiction of sheet music, reflecting the play's themes of music, love, and deception.

Technique & Style

As a characteristic product of The Illustrated London News, the print exemplifies the illustrative techniques and aesthetic of mid-19th century British newsprint, blending literary and musical subjects.

History & Provenance

Published in an illustrated review, this print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection, where it is available for further study.

Artist & collection

Portrait of The Illustrated London News

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.