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J. Liston as Figaro

Print
ca.1830s (printed)
Artist/Maker
Unknown (publisher)
Unknown (artist)
Place of origin
London (published)

Engraving showing the actor John Liston (1776?- 1846) as Figaro, ca. 1830s, Harry Beard Collection.


Object details

Categories
Entertainment & Leisure
Prints
Object type
Print
TitleJ. Liston as Figaro (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Printing Ink
Paper
Print-Making
Brief description
Engraving showing the actor J. Liston as Figaro, ca. 1830s, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Engraving showing the actor J. Liston as Figaro. It is a full length image of the actor in an elaborate suit of jacket and knee breeches. His left hand is upraised, gesturing upwards.
Dimensions
  • Height: 21.4cm
  • Width: 14.1cm
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Subject depicted
Liston, John
Literary referenceFigaro
Summary
Engraving showing the actor John Liston (1776?- 1846) as Figaro, ca. 1830s, Harry Beard Collection.
Other number
Collection
Theatre and Performance Collection
Accession number
S.141-2014

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Record createdFebruary 7, 2014
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O1280991/j-liston-as-figaro-print-unknown/
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