Mrs Pope & Mr Lewis in the character of Charlotte & Crevel in (He wou'd be a Soldier)
1786
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1786
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This print shows two people, Mrs. Pope and Mr. Lewis, dressed as characters from a play. They are posing in costume, which is interesting because it shows how people liked to dress up and perform back then. The details in their clothes and expressions suggest a fun and lighthearted scene. To learn more about this kind of artwork, look up the technique: sfumato.
