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Mr John Palmer in the character of the Stranger, by Ridley, 31

Mr John Palmer in the character of the Stranger

Ridley

31

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Mr John Palmer in the character of the Stranger is a 31 by Ridley, a Romanticism work, depicting Cummerbund, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Ridley
When & what style?
31 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This print shows John Palmer dressed for his role in *The Stranger*. It’s a portrait of an actor on stage, marked by the date August 31, 1798. The print was published in London that same day by T. Bellamy. It later joined the Harry Beard Collection before landing at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Look up the artist Ridley next.

The story of this work

Overview

A print from 1798 shows John Palmer in the role of the Stranger, published by T. Bellamy in London.

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About the artist

Artist

Ridley

These prints show everyday figures in early 1800s Britain, etched in fine detail and crisp lines.

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