George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection
2004
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
2004
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a scene of an early Punch and Judy performance. It's happening in Covent Garden. The details of the performance are interesting because they show how Punch and Judy shows were done a long time ago, with a small stage and handmade puppets. The performance is full of energy, with the puppeteers behind the scenes. This adds to the charm of the scene. You can learn more about this style by looking into the technique: sfumato.
