Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Leslie Ward. It dates from 22 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection, created by Leslie Ward in 1894.
It's a portrait of George Alexander as Aubrey Tanqueray.
This print is part of the Victoria and Albert Museum collection, and it originally appeared in Vanity Fair.
The museum holds many interesting prints like this one.
You can learn more about this style by looking at the movement: Impressionism.
Overview
This 1894 print is part of the H Beard Print Collection, created by Leslie Ward. It is a portrait print held in the Victoria and Albert Museum collection.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts George Alexander in his role as Aubrey Tanqueray from the play The Second Mrs Tanqueray. It was originally published in the magazine Vanity Fair.
Technique & Style
The work is characteristic of the caricature style found in Vanity Fair, which often featured portraits of notable figures. Its style is related to the broader artistic movements of the late 19th century.
History & Provenance
Originally appearing in Vanity Fair in 1894, the print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Leslie Matthew Ward was a British portrait artist and caricaturist who over four decades painted 1,325 portraits which were regularly published by Vanity Fair, under the pseudonyms "Spy" and "Drawl".
