H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection

W.T. Smith

21

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This black-and-white print shows a man sitting in a chair by a table, looking down, while a woman stands nearby holding a fan. The room has a couch, a lamp, and a window with curtains. The lighting is dim, with shadows on the walls and furniture. The print was made to match a stage performance of a play called *Ghosts*. The artist used shading to create depth, which makes the scene feel real. Look up chiaroscuro to learn how artists use light and shadow like this.

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