Mr Liston as Caper
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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Mr Liston as Caper is a 1850 by E Scriven, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows Mr John Liston dressed as Caper, an early 19th-century London stage role. The image comes from a Harry Beard collection copy held at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Prints like this were cheap ways to share popular theater moments. John Bell published it in London, matching the demand for actor portraits. Look up the artist Scriven, E.
A print from the early 19th century depicts the actor John Liston performing the role of Caper, published by John Bell in London and held in the Harry Beard Collection.
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This early 19th-century printmaker carved lively theatrical portraits. One standout is *Mr Liston as Caper*, a crisp print that captures a comic actor mid-role. The piece sits in a tradition of stage prints meant for…
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