Artwork
Mr Robert Palmer as My Lord Duke
Mr Robert Palmer as My Lord Duke is a print by the Romanticist artist Samuel De Wilde. It dates from 1805 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.
About this work
This print shows Mr. Robert Palmer dressed as "My Lord Duke" from the play *High Life Below Stairs*. It’s a crisp 1805 engraving by De Wilde, a British printmaker.
The picture comes from a famous comedy about servants copying aristocratic manners. It’s part of the Harry Beard Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Overview
This 1805 print, 'Mr Robert Palmer as My Lord Duke', is an engraving by Samuel De Wilde, a British printmaker. It is part of the Harry Beard Collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts Mr. Robert Palmer in character as 'My Lord Duke' from the play 'High Life Below Stairs', a comedy that satirizes servants imitating aristocratic behavior.
Technique & Style
The print is a crisp engraving, characteristic of De Wilde's work, showcasing his skill in capturing detailed likenesses.
History & Provenance
Published by John Cawthorn in London in 1805, the print has been preserved as part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
Samuel De Wilde (1751 – 19 January 1832), born and died in London, was a portrait painter and etcher of Dutch descent famous for his theatrical paintings.
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