Mr. Yeates in the character of Launce in the Two gentlemen of Verona with his dog Crab [graphic]Roberts, Henry, approximately 1710-approximately 1790, printmaker[between 1783 and 1790]engThe full length figure of Mr. Yates in the character of Launce from Two gentlemen of Verona stands center with his right hand holding the leash of his dog Crab while he points down to the dog with his left. Launce's shoes and hat lie on the ground in front and to the left while a tall staff stands in the ground to the right. Bushes and trees form the backdrop. Engraved below the image are 11 lines from Act II, Scene III beginning: Nay 'twill be this hour ere I have done weeping ...Title from item.Publication date inferred from William Richardson's business address. See The London book trades, 1775-1800 / Ian Maxted, p. 187Later state of a print originally published by Roberts in 1763. See British Museum catalogue.