Artwork
H Beard Print Collection
H Beard Print Collection is a print by Walter Pelham. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
The H Beard Print Collection is a print made by Walter Pelham in the 19th century. It's a portrait of Henry Irving as Shylock in The Merchant of Venice, which is interesting because it shows a famous actor in a notable role. This print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, and to learn more about similar works, look up the artist: Pelham, Walter.
Overview
The H Beard Print Collection is a 19th-century print by Walter Pelham, held at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Henry Irving as Shylock in a production of The Merchant of Venice, capturing a notable performance by a renowned actor.
History & Provenance
Originally printed in Walter Pelham's Illustrated Journal, the work is now part of the Victoria and Albert Museum's collection.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Walter Pelham worked the London print trade like a foreman, ink-stained fingers, tea-stained shirts, always pushing proofs to clients by Friday.
