Mr Liston as Moll Flaggon
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1850
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
Dominant colour
Mr Liston as Moll Flaggon is a 1850 by Unknown, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.
This print shows a man dressed as a woman, looking directly at us. He's wearing a big hat and a fancy dress. The man is John Liston, an actor, and he's playing a character named Moll Flaggon. This print is interesting because it gives us a glimpse into theater life in the past. The details in the print, like the actor's expression and costume, suggest a comedic role. To learn more about this kind of art, look into the technique of sfumato.
A colour etching from the early 19th century portrays John Liston in the role of Moll Flaggon, shown in a half-length portrait. The print is affixed to a paper mount and is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
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