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Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by the Romanticist artist Isaac Robert Cruikshank. It dates from 22 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print is part of a series of theatrical portraits.
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Overview
This print is part of a series of theatrical portraits. It is a representation of a notable figure from the performing arts.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts John Kemble in his role as King John, capturing a character from a theatrical performance.
History & Provenance
Published by W. West in 1817, the print is number 21 in a collection titled Theatrical Portraits.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Isaac Cruikshank (5 October 1764 – 1811) was a Scottish painter and caricaturist, known for his social and political satire.
