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George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Joseph Clayton 'Kyd' Clarke, 1850

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Overview

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection is a 1850 by Joseph Clayton 'Kyd' Clarke, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Joseph Clayton 'Kyd' Clarke
When & what style?
1850
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print is called the George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection. It's based on an original painting by Joseph Clayton Clarke. The print is held at the Victoria and Albert Museum, which suggests it's a significant piece of art history. To learn more about the style and technique used in this print, look up the artist: Clarke, Joseph Clayton 'Kyd'.

The story of this work

Overview

A colour print by Joseph Clayton Clarke, known as Kyd, depicts a caricature of a man holding a Mr Punch puppet. The image is based on an original painting by Clarke.

Read the full account in the museum source.

About the artist

Artist

Joseph Clayton 'Kyd' Clarke

Joseph Clayton Clarke’s late-19th-century prints capture the quirky charm of Victorian street theater with sharp lines and playful detail.

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