Mr. Compton as Launce
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Mr. Compton as Launce is a 1850 by T. Sherratt, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This engraving shows an actor named Mr. Compton playing Launce. The print is from Shakespeare’s play The Two Gentlemen of Verona. It’s by T. Sherratt and dates to the 1800s. The image belongs to the Victoria and Albert Museum’s Harry Beard Collection. It captures a moment when actors dressed up roles from classic plays. Look up the Victoria and Albert Museum next.
The engraving depicts Henry Compton portraying the character Launce in William Shakespeare’s *The Two Gentlemen of Verona* (Act 4, Scene 2) during the 19th century. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection and includes a quote beneath the image in which Launce recounts past punishments endured on behalf of his dog.
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This 19th-century artist carved and printed lively scenes full of people and pets.
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