1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
H Beard Print Collection is a 1850 by George Cruikshank, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
You see a print of a large man, Falstaff, being followed by a page. He's a character from a play. The print shows a scene from Act I, Scene II of Henry IV, Part Two. The artist drew this scene with a lot of detail, which is interesting because it shows how much he cared about the story. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Cruikshank, George.
The print titled *Falstaff, Followed by his Page* depicts Act I, Scene II of *Henry IV, Part Two*, rendered as an original drawing by George Cruikshank in 1850.
Read the full account in the museum source.
George Cruikshank or Cruickshank ( KRUUK-shank; 27 September 1792 – 1 February 1878) was a British caricaturist and book illustrator, praised as the "modern Hogarth" during his life.
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