Mr Lee Lewes in the character of Young Wilding
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
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From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This painting shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothes, holding a paper. He's playing a character from a play. The play, called "The Lyar", was written by Samuel Foote and first performed in 1762. It's interesting because it was a comedy that made fun of people who lie and exaggerate. The character he's playing, Young Wilding, is known for being dishonest. You can learn more about this kind of art at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
