Tom Blanchard in Hamlet. For the Bassoon. Lady Coventry's Minuet
1792
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1792
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man offering a bassoon to another man. The scene is a satire, and it's interesting because it pokes fun at an actor, Thomas Jefferson, and his role in Hamlet. The print also mentions "Lady Coventry's Minuet", which seems out of place in a Hamlet scene. To learn more about this style of satire, look at the work of artist: Cruikshank, George.
