print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1859,0316.958
- Title
- Series: Illustrations to Punch and Judy
- Description
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The richly decorated proscenium of a puppet theatre; the feathers of the Prince of Wales above; knights to either side; below, a curtain; the scenery behind decorated with Classical figures; Mr. Punch with his slapstick; beating Judy to death, who raises her arms in supplication; artist's proof; illustration to Collier's "Punch and Judy" (1828)
Etching
- Production date
- 1828
- Dimensions
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Height: 192 millimetres
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Width: 118 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- Artist's Proof
- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
Associated Title: Punch and Judy. With illustrations designed and engraved by George Cruikshank. Accompanied by the Dialogue of the Puppet Show, an Account of its Origin, and of Puppet Plays in England
- Acquisition date
- 1859
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1859,0316.958