Artwork
H Beard Print Collection

H Beard Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It dates from 9 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This print is part of the H Beard Print Collection and was published by The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News. It is a full-page illustration from the newspaper's supplement.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a scene from Richard Wagner's opera Tannhäuser, capturing a moment from the narrative.
Technique & Style
The print's style is consistent with the illustrative techniques of its time, reflecting the influence of Realism in its representation of the opera scene.
History & Provenance
The print was published as part of the Supplement to the Illustrated Sports and Dramatic News, with other content, including advertisements and articles, printed on the reverse.
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The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News
This was a London weekly that filled its pages with bold prints of horses, hounds, and racing scenes.














