Mr Liston as Maw-Worm in the Hypocrite
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows a man dressed as a character from a play. He's wearing old-fashioned clothes and has a big smile on his face. The print is interesting because it depicts a specific actor, Mr John Liston, in a particular role, which suggests it was made for fans of the theater. You can learn more about this type of art at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
