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Dick Wildfire & Jenkins in a Theatrical Pandemonium, or The Café de la Paix in all its glory

Print
May 15 1822 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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

Object details

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Object type
TitleDick 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.
Dimensions
  • Print size height: 12.3cm
  • Print size width: 18cm
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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Place depicted
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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
Collection
Accession number
S. 134-2012

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Record createdFebruary 20, 2012
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