Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House
Print
18th century (published)
18th century (published)
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This print by Isaac Robert and George Cruikshank entitled Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House, shows some characters wearing masks, and others in costumes representing various characters including a nun, a devil, a Fairy Queen, a Harlequin, a judge, a jockey, a Chinese man, a Knight, and a Grimaldi-style clown wielding a poker. Music is being played by a Pandean band, or band that played a variety of Pan Pipes and other percussion instruments.
Object details
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| Title | Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House (assigned by artist) |
| Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
| Brief description | Print entitled Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House by Isaac Robert and George Cruikshank, Harry Beard Collection |
| Physical description | Hand coloured print entitled 'Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House ' by Isaac Robert and George Cruikshank. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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| Summary | This print by Isaac Robert and George Cruikshank entitled Tom and Jerry larking at a Masquerade Supper at the Opera House, shows some characters wearing masks, and others in costumes representing various characters including a nun, a devil, a Fairy Queen, a Harlequin, a judge, a jockey, a Chinese man, a Knight, and a Grimaldi-style clown wielding a poker. Music is being played by a Pandean band, or band that played a variety of Pan Pipes and other percussion instruments. |
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| Accession number | S. 129-2012 |
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| Record created | February 17, 2012 |
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