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The Masqueraders

Print
1894 (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

This proof sketch was drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) for the periodical Punch, caricaturing George Alexander (1858-1918) and Mrs. Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) in The Masqueraders by Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929), dated 10th May 1894.

From 1841-2002, Punch magazine published half a million satirical cartoons addressing subjects ranging from Domestic and Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology to Culture, Art, Fashion and Society.








Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Masqueraders (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Annotated proof
Brief description
Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) for the periodical Punch caricaturing George Alexander (1858-1918) and Mrs. Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) in The Masqueraders by Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929), dated 10th May 1894
Physical description
Print of a proof sketch drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) for the periodical Punch, caricaturing George Alexander (1858-1918) and Mrs. Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) in The Masqueraders by Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929). George Aleander supports Mrs Campbell as they fly upwards. Dated 10th May 1894.
Dimensions
  • Height: 15.7cm
  • Width: 11.4cm
Marks and inscriptions
  • 'With / apologies to / M. Bouguereau' (Printed in lower left hand corner)
  • Transliteration
Credit line
Given by the British Theatre Museum Association
Object history
Given to the British Theatre Museum Association by Derek Pepys-Whiteley in January 1969.
Subjects depicted
Literary referenceThe Masqueraders
Summary
This proof sketch was drawn by John Bernard Partridge (1861-1945) for the periodical Punch, caricaturing George Alexander (1858-1918) and Mrs. Patrick Campbell (1865-1940) in The Masqueraders by Henry Arthur Jones (1851-1929), dated 10th May 1894.

From 1841-2002, Punch magazine published half a million satirical cartoons addressing subjects ranging from Domestic and Foreign Affairs and Science and Technology to Culture, Art, Fashion and Society.






Other number
1969/A/1 - BTMA accession number
Collection
Accession number
S.3767-2013

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Record createdOctober 17, 2013
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