Mr Liston as Paul Pry in Paul Pry
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print is from the early 19th century. It's a work by J. Kennerly. The print depicts John Liston as Paul Pry, a character from the play Paul Pry. This play was popular during that time, and the print is part of the Harry Beard Collection. To learn more about the style and technique used in this print, look up the technique of sfumato.
