AFTER JOHN REDINGTON (ACT.1850) TINSEL PRINT

AFTER JOHN REDINGTON (ACT.1850) TINSEL PRINT
E.F. Saville as Union Jack
hand-coloured tinsel Print
published by John Redington c.1850
22 x 16 cm

E.F.Saville could also cut the figure of a convincing hero, as in the title role of “Union Jack” written by William Rogers in 1842.

This spectacular nautical drama, though highly unrealistic, was meant to emphasize the heroic life of the British sailor and to instill a sense of pride in what was purported to be the land’s courageous and triumphant nautical youth.

The present tinsel print depicts E.F. Saville as Union Jack, standing in front of a nautical scene. The hand-colored engraving has been cut out and mounted. Tinsel, paper and satin additions have been applied.