Who painted H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection was painted by Henry Marriott Paget in 16.

Where can I see H Beard Print Collection?

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

What movement is H Beard Print Collection?

H Beard Print Collection is associated with Impressionism.

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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

Henry Marriott Paget , 16

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist Henry Marriott Paget. It dates from 16 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. The item is a printed page from the 16 December 1893 issue of the weekly illustrated newspaper The Graphic.

About this work

This print shows a scene from a 1893 magazine. It’s from The Graphic, a weekly paper. A Count looks into a witch’s magic mirror in Schumann’s opera Genoveva.

The print was made by Paget for the issue’s page 741. It’s one of just a few pages saved in the Harry Beard Collection.

Check out more prints by Paget, Henry Marriott at the Victoria and Albert Museum.

Overview

The item is a printed page from the 16 December 1893 issue of the weekly illustrated newspaper The Graphic. It occupies page 741 of that issue and depicts a theatrical scene from Robert Schumann’s opera Genoveva.

Subject & Meaning

The illustration shows Count Siegfried consulting the witch Margaret’s magical mirror, a moment staged at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane. The image captures the dramatic tension of the opera’s supernatural element.

Technique & Style

The print was executed by the artist Paget, employing the line‑work and shading typical of late‑Victorian newspaper illustration. The composition balances detailed figure rendering with a clear narrative focus, suitable for reproduction in a mass‑circulation periodical.

History & Provenance

The page forms part of the Harry Beard Collection, a small assemblage of The Graphic pages preserved from the era. The reverse side, page 742, contains contemporary articles, indicating the page’s original bound context.

Context

The Graphic was known for its high‑quality visual reporting of cultural events, including theatre productions. The 1893 issue coincided with a notable performance of Genoveva at Drury Lane, reflecting the newspaper’s role in documenting London’s artistic life.