Artwork

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Jerzy Zitzman, 1964
George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection, by Jerzy Zitzman, 1964

George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection is a print by Jerzy Zitzman. It dates from 1964 and is held in the collection of the Victoria and Albert Museum.

About this work

Overview

This print is part of the George Speaight Punch & Judy Collection and features Mr Punch.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts Mr Punch, a character from the traditional puppet show Punch and Judy, as rendered by Jerzy Zitzman, a Polish theatre director.

Technique & Style

The work is an original print by Zitzman, known for his involvement with the Banialuka Theatre in Bielsko Biala, Poland.

Artist & collection

Artist

Jerzy Zitzman

Jerzy Zitzman made prints that capture the quirky side of British street theater.