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George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Adrien Emanuel Marie, 1750

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

Adrien Emanuel Marie

1750

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection is a 1750 by Adrien Emanuel Marie, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Adrien Emanuel Marie
When & what style?
1750
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

The story of this work

Overview

The engraving, titled *The Holiday Letter from School – a Boy's Dream of the Coming Christmas*, is based on a work by Adrien Marie and was possibly published in the 19th century. It is part of the George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection. The image depicts a boy's imaginative vision of Christmas following a letter from school. The scene reflects the anticipation and festive themes associated with the holiday season.

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About the artist

Artist

Adrien Emanuel Marie

Adrien Emanuel Marie made prints of Punch & Judy shows. Their George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection prints show the classic puppet show in action. These prints belong to the long tradition of theater ephemera—simple,…

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