H Beard Print Collection
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1809
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows John Philip Kemble holding a cat and waving a paper over John Bull's head. The scene is chaotic, with people and objects scattered around. It's commenting on the Old Price riots of 1809, which were protests about high ticket prices at Covent Garden Theatre. The print's details and satire are similar to those found in works by artist: Cruikshank, Isaac.
