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| Embossed Chromolithograph The Victoria & Albert Museum |
This beautiful embossed chromolithograph depicts Mr. Punch, his wife, Judy, and his dog, Toby. This was originally a picture sheet which was meant to be preserved in an album. Here, it has been mounted on a thick sheet of pink paper.
This image differs from the many other depictions of Mr. Punch in the George Speaight Collection at the V&A. Here, Mr. Punch is wearing a multi-colored suit as opposed to his usual crimson outfit. Clearly, the artist has been inspired by the sorts of costumes worn by Italian Commedia dell’Arte performers.
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