H Beard Print Collection
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a crowd laughing at a man in a play who’s just tripped on stage. His wig flies up, his coat splits open. The audience in the box seats points and grins. It’s from *The Satirist*, a magazine that mocked London life. The artist used sharp lines to make the joke pop. Next time you’re at the Victoria and Albert Museum, look for prints by Cruikshank, George.
