Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory
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May 15 1822 (published)
May 15 1822 (published)
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Print entitled Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory by George Cruikshank, 1822, Harry Beard Collection
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Title | Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory (assigned by artist) |
Materials and techniques | Hand coloured etching |
Brief description | Print entitled Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory by George Cruikshank, 1822, Harry Beard Collection |
Physical description | Hand coloured print entitled 'Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory ' by George Cruikshank. |
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Content description | The print gives a vivid picture of Café de la Paix in Paris. The print depicts a woman on a tight-rope, while a clown holds his leg below. The orchestra is playing in a long box. In the pit, there are long tables and benches with audience members enjoying beverages; waiters are busy serving. Above is a row of boxes. |
Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
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Summary | Print entitled Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory by George Cruikshank, 1822, Harry Beard Collection |
Other number | BM 14478 |
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Accession number | S. 134-2012 |
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Record created | February 20, 2012 |
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