Artwork
Mr Lee Lewes in the character of Young Wilding
Mr Lee Lewes in the character of Young Wilding is a print by the Romanticist artist Unknown. It dates from 1 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum. This print depicts Charles Lee Lewes as Young Wilding, a character from Samuel Foote's farce 'The Lyar'.
About this work
It's interesting because it was a comedy that made fun of people who lie and exaggerate.
This painting shows a man dressed in old-fashioned clothes, holding a paper.
He's playing a character from a play. The play, called "The Lyar", was written by Samuel Foote and first performed in 1762.
It's interesting because it was a comedy that made fun of people who lie and exaggerate.
The character he's playing, Young Wilding, is known for being dishonest.
You can learn more about this kind of art at the museum: Victoria and Albert Museum.
Overview
This print depicts Charles Lee Lewes as Young Wilding, a character from Samuel Foote's farce 'The Lyar'. Lewes was a comedian and Harlequin who performed at Covent Garden Theatre.
Subject & Meaning
The print shows Lewes in the role of Young Wilding, an incorrigible fantasist, holding a paper with a quoted line from the play. 'The Lyar' satirizes dishonesty and exaggeration, with Young Wilding receiving his comeuppance.
History & Provenance
Lewes first appeared at Covent Garden in 1767 and remained for sixteen seasons. 'The Lyar' was first performed in 1762, and Lewes played Young Wilding in 1780. The play was revived by amateur dramatic societies, including The Pic-Nic Club, in 1802.
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