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George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Unknown, 1950

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

Unknown

1950

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection is a 1950 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1950
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a marionette on a Christmas card. It's a simple image, but what's interesting is that it might be handmade. The card depicts a scene from a play, with the marionette as the main character. The details on the card are small, but they add to the overall charm, which can be compared to the technique of chiaroscuro.

The story of this work

Overview

A Christmas card from 1950 features a depiction of a marionette, likely crafted by hand.

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