H Beard Print Collection
1950
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1950
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
The print shows a portrait of French aviator Hubert Latham. It's interesting because the print was taken from a supplement to The World, which suggests it was meant for a wide audience. This context gives us a glimpse into how people consumed news and images back then. You can learn more about the artist behind this work, Gilbert Whitehead & Co., Ltd.