Who painted Mr Pearman as Orlando?

Mr Pearman as Orlando was painted by E. W. Thomson in 1.

Where can I see Mr Pearman as Orlando?

Mr Pearman as Orlando is held by Victoria and Albert Museum.

What movement is Mr Pearman as Orlando?

Mr Pearman as Orlando is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Mr Pearman as Orlando?

Museum-quality prints of Mr Pearman as Orlando are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Mr Pearman as Orlando

E. W. Thomson , 1

Mr Pearman as Orlando is a print by the Romanticist artist E. W. Thomson. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print represents Mr Pearman in the role of Orlando, a character from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'.

About this work

Overview

This print represents Mr Pearman in the role of Orlando, a character from Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'. It is a work of visual art created through printmaking techniques.

History & Provenance

The print was published in London by C. Chapple on 1st September 1817. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection, indicating its provenance and historical significance.

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Artist & collection

Artist

E. W. Thomson

Back in 1817 London, a painter known only by initials slipped into a print shop, hired an actor friend to pose in a ruffled shirt, and called the sheet “Mr Pearman as Orlando.” The joke’s in the mismatch: Orlando’s a…