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George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Cuciniello e Bianchi, 1850
George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Cuciniello e Bianchi, 1850

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

Cuciniello e Bianchi

These two artists sketched and printed comic scenes of Punch and Judy shows in early–mid 1800s London.