Artwork
George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection is a print by Cuciniello e Bianchi. It dates from 1850 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
It’s not just a picture—it’s a lithograph, a kind of print that lets artists draw directly on stone.
This print shows a scene from old puppet shows, made by Cuciniello e Bianchi in the 1800s. It’s not just a picture—it’s a lithograph, a kind of print that lets artists draw directly on stone. This one was kept in the George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection.
The print is called *Le Bagatelle* and was made early to mid-1800s. It’s also in a book from 1955 and 1970 about Punch & Judy shows.
Look up the artist Cuciniello e Bianchi.
Overview
The George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection includes a print titled Le Bagatelle, a lithograph created by Cuciniello e Bianchi in the early to mid-19th century.
Technique & Style
Le Bagatelle is a lithograph, a printmaking technique that allows artists to draw directly onto stone, offering a unique blend of artistic expression and mass production capabilities.
History & Provenance
The print was reproduced in George Speaight's book 'Punch & Judy, A History' in both 1955 and 1970, indicating its significance in the history of Punch & Judy shows.
Artist & collection
Artist
These two artists sketched and printed comic scenes of Punch and Judy shows in early–mid 1800s London.











