Artwork
Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa
Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa is a print by J Corner. It dates from 1971 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This 1971 print by J.
About this work
This print shows Mr. Parsons playing Col. Oldboy in a play called *Lionel and Clarissa*. It was made in 1971 by J. Corner, long after the original scene was staged.
The original play and its 1791 print were published by John Bell in London. This later version keeps the same character alive in a new print form.
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Overview
This 1971 print by J. Corner depicts William Parsons in the role of Colonel Oldboy from the play *Lionel and Clarissa*, reviving a character originally illustrated in a 1791 publication by John Bell, London.
Subject & Meaning
The print showcases Mr. Parsons' portrayal of Col. Oldboy, a character from *Lionel and Clarissa*, highlighting the enduring presence of theatrical figures across different print iterations.
Technique & Style
Limited information is available on J. Corner's technique for this work; however, the print's creation nearly two centuries after the original suggests an interpretive or nostalgic approach to the subject.
History & Provenance
Originally published in 1791 by John Bell, London, the character was reimagined by J. Corner in 1971. The work is part of the Harry Beard Collection.
Context
The 1971 print exists within a broader context of reviving or reinterpreting historical theatrical figures through new artistic productions, though specific contextual influences on J. Corner are not detailed here.
Legacy
The legacy of this print lies in its continuation of Col. Oldboy's visual representation, bridging 18th-century theatrical illustration with a 20th-century artistic perspective, though its broader impact or exhibition history is not specified.
Artist & collection
Artist
J Corner made a single print titled *Mr Parsons as Col. Oldboy in Lionel and Clarissa* in January 1971, showing a costumed figure in period dress. Little else is recorded about their work or life, so this piece stands…
