Mad. Vestris, fitting on her Breeches for the Character of Macheath
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mad. Vestris, fitting on her Breeches for the Character of Macheath is a 1850 by John Duncombe, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print is from the 19th century. It's a work by John Duncombe, but the actual print is by J.L. Marks. The print depicts Lucia Elizabeth Vestris as MacHeath from A Beggar's Opera. This character is a notable one, showing Vestris in a specific role. To learn more about the style and methods used in this print, look up the technique of sfumato.
