Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by J. Comyns-Carr. It dates from 23 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print is from the H Beard Print Collection, created by Comyns-Carr, J. (Mrs) in 1928.
It's a press cutting with photographs, which suggests it's a collection of images and text. The title 'The Life Story of Dame Ellen Terry' gives us a clue about the content.
To learn more about similar prints, you can explore the collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print is a press cutting from The Daily Telegraph, dated 23rd July 1928, featuring the life story of a notable figure, accompanied by five photographs.
Subject & Meaning
The subject of the print is Dame Ellen Terry, a renowned personality, with the content presumably highlighting key aspects of her life, as suggested by the title 'The Life Story of Dame Ellen Terry'.
Technique & Style
The work is a compilation of textual content and photography, presented in a newspaper format, indicating a straightforward, informative approach rather than a decorative or artistic one.
History & Provenance
Created in 1928 by Mrs. Comyns-Carr as part of the H Beard Print Collection, originally published in The Daily Telegraph.
Context
Part of a broader collection (H Beard Print Collection) housed at the Victoria and Albert Museum, suggesting its value lies in archival and biographical interest rather than standalone artistic merit.
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Artist
Joseph William Comyns Carr, often referred to as J. Comyns Carr, was an English drama and art critic, gallery director, author, poet, playwright and theatre manager.
