Artwork
Print Collection
Print Collection is a print by the Impressionist artist C. Losch. It dates from 3 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows a crowd gathered around a puppet show. It’s called Print Collection by C. Losch, made in 1873. The scene comes straight from The Illustrated London News.
The print mixes two styles, Impressionism and Realism. It feels like a snapshot of everyday life in the 1800s. The puppets and audience jump off the page.
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Overview
Print Collection, also known as 'Punch and Judy', is an 1873 print by C. Losch, originally published in The Illustrated London News. The work captures a moment of everyday life with a crowd gathered around a puppet show.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a lively scene of an audience engaged with a Punch and Judy puppet show, a traditional form of British entertainment. The subject conveys a sense of communal leisure activity prevalent in the 19th century.
Technique & Style
C. Losch's technique blends elements of Impressionism and Realism, achieving a dynamic, snapshot-like quality that brings the scene to life with vivid immediacy.
History & Provenance
Created in 1873 for The Illustrated London News, the print's original context was a contemporary news publication, suggesting its appeal to a broad, mid-19th-century audience.
Context
The print reflects the popularity of street entertainments like Punch and Judy shows in Victorian England, offering a glimpse into the era's public leisure activities.
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Artist
C. Losch’s prints record everyday scenes in the 1870s with sharp, economical lines. Look for the Print Collection of 3 May 1873, where shopfronts, street vendors, and steam trains crowd a single sheet in crisp…
