Artist

Harold Speed

Harold Speed is a Post-Impressionism artist. 1 work is cataloged here, principally at Victoria and Albert Museum.

British painter Harold Speed turned everyday scenes and figures into sharp, lifelike portraits. In Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in Oedipus Rex (around 1907), he captured the actress mid-performance with bold strokes and bold colors. His work fits the late 1800s to early 1900s English tradition. Want to see more of his portraits? Tap Lillah McCarthy as Jocasta in Oedipus Rex to explore.

Works by Harold Speed

Collections represented

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