1818
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
H Beard Print Collection is a 1818 by George Cruikshank, a Romanticism work, depicting Cummerbund, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man playing a violin. He's dressed in old-fashioned clothes. The man is Paolo Spagnoletti, a musician. This print is interesting because it was published to showcase his talent. The print was made to look like a drawing, with lots of details. It was published by William McCleary in 1818. The print's title says Spagnoletti was a celebrated performer. You can learn more about this style by looking at the work of artist: Cruikshank, George.
A 1818 print by George Cruikshank, published by William McCleary, shows Paolo Spagnoletti performing in front of an audience at the Philharmonic Society.
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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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