H Beard Print Collection
1760
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1760
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print by Marcellus Laroon shows a funny scene from old London life. It’s part of a series called “The Cries of London in Six Parts.” The title tells us it’s about a “Posture Master.” That’s an old word for someone who poses for artists or performs tricks. A monkey sits nearby, watching or copying the act. If you like this, look up Marcellus Laroon next.
