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H Beard Print Collection, by The Illustrated London News, 1857

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Overview

H Beard Print Collection is a 1857 by The Illustrated London News, a Impressionism work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
The Illustrated London News
When & what style?
1857 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows the final scene from *The Tempest* as a stage play. It was made by *The Illustrated London News* in 1857 using a printmaking method. The print mixes Impressionism and Realism, two popular styles at the time. It captures a key moment from Shakespeare’s play on stage. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum to see this print in person.

The story of this work

Overview

The print illustrates the final scene of *The Tempest* as staged at the Princess' Theatre, reproduced from *The Illustrated London News* in 1857.

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About the artist

Portrait of The Illustrated London News
Artist

The Illustrated London News

The Illustrated London News, founded by Herbert Ingram and first published on Saturday 14 May 1842, was the world's first illustrated weekly news magazine.

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