Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by C. Jefferys in 1850.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

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Museum-quality prints of H Beard Print Collection are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

H Beard Print Collection

C. Jefferys , 1850

H Beard Print Collection is a print by C. Jefferys. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 19th-century print is a songsheet cover for 'White Blossoms', a musical piece performed at the Princess' Theatre.

About this work

The cover was for performances at the Princess’ Theatre sung by Miss Fanny Leslie.

This is a print made around the 19th century. It shows a songsheet cover for “White Blossoms,” a song by G.W. Hunt with music by W.C. Levey. The cover was for performances at the Princess’ Theatre sung by Miss Fanny Leslie.

This print is part of a collection held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. It’s one of many prints that once advertised popular songs in London theatres.

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Overview

This 19th-century print is a songsheet cover for 'White Blossoms', a musical piece performed at the Princess' Theatre. It is part of the H Beard Print Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Subject & Meaning

The print advertises 'White Blossoms', a song written by G.W. Hunt and composed by W.C. Levey, as sung by Miss Fanny Leslie during its theatrical run.

Technique & Style

The print's technique and style are characteristic of 19th-century commercial printing, likely produced for mass distribution to promote the song's performances.

History & Provenance

Originating from the 19th century, the print is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's H Beard Print Collection, alongside other similar theatrical advertisements.

Context

It represents a common promotional material from London's theatre scene of the time, highlighting the intersection of music, theatre, and popular culture.

Legacy

As part of a broader collection, it provides historical insight into 19th-century London's entertainment industry and the ephemeral promotional materials of the era.

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Artist & collection

Artist

C. Jefferys

C. Jefferys made prints in the 19th century, a time when images multiplied in newspapers and broadsides. Their only listed work is H Beard Print Collection, a grouping of prints you can leaf through like a box of trade…