[Bartholomew Fair] [graphic].

Description

Title: [Bartholomew Fair] [graphic].
Creator: Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878, printmaker
Contributor: Laurie & Whittle, (publisher)
Published / Created: [30 January 1811]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published Jany. 30, 1811, by Laurie & Whittle, 53, Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "The illustrated panel shows Bartholomew Fair in chaos. In the commotion, a Punch and Judy theatre is in the process of being knocked over."--Victoria & Albert Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from letterpress text printed beneath impression at the Victoria & Albert Museum.
Also issued as a heading to a broadside printed in three columns, with the title "Bartholomew Fair : sung by Mr. Mathews, with unbounded applause" at top. See Victoria & Albert Museum online catalogue, accession number: S.922-2010.
Attributed to George Cruikshank by Cohn.
Plate numbered "518" in upper left corner.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum.
Provenance: Michael S. Kemp; March 2025.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 19 x 23 cm, on sheet 20 x 24 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English