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H Beard Print Collection, by Percy F. S. Spence, 1850

H Beard Print Collection

Percy F. S. Spence

1850

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by Percy F. S. Spence, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Percy F. S. Spence
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

The title of this print is H Beard Print Collection. It was created by Percy F. S. Spence in the late 19th century. This print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which suggests it has some historical or cultural significance, and the source description provides context about the image, including the subject and original publication date. You can learn more about the artist's style and other works by looking up Spence, Percy F. S. (Percy Frederick Seaton).

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1901 depicts actor Henry Irving seated in a hall, reading a playbill titled *Becket in the Castle Hall* as part of the *The Millenary of King Alfred* event. The image, sourced from *The Sphere*, captures Irving in a staged portrait marking the 900th anniversary of King Alfred’s reign.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Percy F. S. Spence

This artist made late 19th-century prints, small, sharp impressions that caught everyday subjects with a clean line.

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