Object of the Day, Museum Edition: "The Punch and Judy Show"

The Victoria & Albert Museum
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Since Fridays tend to be “Punch-related,” let’s begin with this early Twentieth Century illustration depicting a crowd of people watching a Punch and Judy Show. Appropriately entitled, “The Punch and Judy Show,” this work is by John Hassall (1868-1948) and is rendered in colored ink on paper.

Mr. Punch and his exploits have served as inspiration for many centuries of artists who not only enjoy depicting “Old Red Nose” up to his best (or worst), but have also chronicled the reactions of many generations of Punch’s fans.