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Mr. Liston, as Van Dunder in "Twould puzzle a conjuror. : "Read it indeed! that's very easily said, read it!"

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George Edward Madeley

Mr. Liston, as Van Dunder in "Twould puzzle a conjuror. : "Read it indeed! that's very easily said, read it!"

Published

London : Pub'd by Ingrey & Madeley Lithographic Office, 310, Strand, Dec'r 1824

hand colored lithograph
image: 295 x 195 mm; sheet: 307 x 214 mm
Peel 2207
Notes
Title from caption.
Initials GEM included in image.
Printed in lower right corner of image: No. 4.
Printed below title: Pub'd by Ingrey & Madeley Lithographic Office, 310, Strand, Dec'r 1824
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

Portrait of the actor John Liston; in character as Van Dunder, in Poole's "Twould puzzle a Conjurer"; full length, standing, holding a scroll with a seal; wearing a black outfit with ballooned breaches, conical hat with red ribbons, belt, and sash, and a large white bow at the neck.

Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Print
Department
Drawings and Prints
Century prints
19th century
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