Preperations for a New Comedy
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1790
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows a busy backstage scene with actors and crew. A woman in a white dress holds a script while a man in a red coat and hat stands nearby. Others mill around—some dressed in fancy clothes, others in colorful costumes, and a child kneels in the foreground. The background looks like a makeshift stage with props and a sign that says "No Orders Admitted This Evening." The title hints this is about preparing for a play. The loose, sketchy style suggests it was drawn quickly, maybe even on the spot. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum to see more works like this.
