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H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist John Bernard Partridge. It dates from 1892 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and depicts a scene from William Shakespeare's King Lear.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Ellen Terry as Cordelia and Henry Irving as King Lear, characters from the play, based on an original painting by John Bernard Partridge.
Technique & Style
The print is associated with the Realism movement, which focused on accurately representing reality, in this case, a theatrical performance.
History & Provenance
The print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, an institution known for its extensive collection of art and artifacts.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Sir John Bernard Partridge was an English illustrator. Born in London, he was the son of Professor Richard Partridge, F.R.S., president of the Royal College of Surgeons, and nephew of John Partridge, portrait-painter…











