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print
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book-illustration
Object Type
print
book-illustration
Museum number
1859,0316.963
Title
Series:
Illustrations to Punch and Judy
Description
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; the Doctor beating Mr. Punch over the head with his slapstick; artist's proof; illustration to Collier's "Punch and Judy" (1828) Etching
Producer name
Print made by:
George Cruikshank
Published by:
Septimus Prowett
School/style
British
Production date
1828
Production place
Published in:
London (England)
Materials
paper
Technique
etching
Dimensions
Height:
195 millimetres
Width:
120 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments
Artist's Proof
Bibliographic references
Reid 1871 / A descriptive catalogue of the works of George Cruikshank
(1433)
Cohn 1924 / George Cruikshank, catalogue raisonné
(150)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
puppetry
Associated names
Illustration to:
John Payne Collier
Representation of:
Pulcinella/Punch
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 name
Purchased from:
A E Evans & Sons
Acquisition date
1859
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
1859,0316.963