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1. Bannister as Whiskerandos in The critic [art original]
- Creator:
- De Wilde, Samuel, 1751-1832, artist
- Published / Created:
- [1806]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Collection Title:
- Volume 2, opposite page 198. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- John Bannister (as Whiskerandos in 'The critic')
- Description:
- Title written in pencil in lower right corner. Alternative title from note in ink on mounting sheet: John Bannister (as Whiskerandos in 'The Critic')., Signed and dated by the artist in pencil., Possibly the original design for an engraving by R. Smith that was published by John Cawthorn in 1806; see British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1933,1014.421. See also: Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, v. 1, page 116. For a brief mention of De Wilde's portrait of Bannister as Whiskerandos, and the engraving after it by Smith, see: A biographical dictionary of actors, actresses, musicians, dancers, managers & other stage personnel in London, 1600-1800, v.1, pages 272-3., and Mounted opposite page 198 (leaf numbered '9' in pencil) in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of Thomas Moore's Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Subject (Name):
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. and Bannister, John, 1760-1836,
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Bannister as Whiskerandos in The critic [art original]
2. Mr. C. Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dighton, Richard, 1795-1880, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1824]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The actor stands directed to the left, head in profile, with a whimsical expression, holding up the right coat-tail. He wears the costume of c. 1821, with long tight pantaloons, and tied shoes, with gloves and without hat."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
- Alternative Title:
- Mr. Charles Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Reissue of a print published by Richard Dighton himself; a blank space in the statement of responsibility, between "etchd." and "by Richd. Dighton", contained the words "& pubd." in the original issue. See No. 14271 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 10. See also: Catalogue of engraved British portraits preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum, v. 2, page 677, no. 2., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue entry for publisher Thomas McLean, which notes that "all prints dated before 1824 are reissues of 1824 or later"., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 184 (leaf numbered '226' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by T. McLean, Haymarket
- Subject (Name):
- Kemble, Charles, 1775-1854, and Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816.
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. C. Kemble as Charles Surface, in The school for scandal [graphic]
3. Mr. Johnstone as Sir Lucious O'Trigger vide West Indian. [art original]
- Creator:
- Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1792]
- Call Number:
- Drawings D574 no. 4 Box D117
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Mr. John Henry Johnstone in the character of Sir Lucious O'Trigger stands dressed in a green regimental coat with yellow lapels, white breeches, white gloves, and tall, black boots. He stands leaning on a cane which he holds in his right hand; his left arm is across his chest, and he holds his cocked hat in his left hand
- Description:
- Title written in black ink below image., Suggested attribution by seller: Richard (Robert?) Dighton., and John Henry Johnstone (1749-1828), Irish actor and singer, was perhaps best known for his role in Richard Cumberland's The West Indian (1785), also portrayed Sir Lucius O'Trigger in Richard Sheridan's the Rivals in 1792.
- Subject (Geographic):
- England and London
- Subject (Name):
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. and Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828
- Subject (Topic):
- Portraits, Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Johnstone as Sir Lucious O'Trigger vide West Indian. [art original]
4. Mr. King, Mrs. Abington, Mr. Smith and Mr. Palmer in the characters of Sir Peter and Lady Teazle, Joseph and Charles Surface, in the comedy of the School for scandal / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Laurie, Robert, 1755-1836, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [12 May 1778]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Collection Title:
- Volume 1, opposite page 180. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Whole lengths, standing in a library, King on left, his hands clasped, before him a fallen screen, behind which, her back to a window, stands Mrs. Abington, elegantly dressed, holding fan before her face, Palmer points towards her with right hand whilst addressing Smith, who is just entering at door to right"--Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., "Price 1s. 6d."--Following imprint., Window mounted to 36 x 51 cm., and Mounted opposite page 180 (leaf numbered '218' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Publisher:
- Publish'd as the act directs, 12th May 1778, by John Harris, map & printseller, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill
- Subject (Name):
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816., King, Thomas, 1730-1805,, Abington, Mrs. 1737-1815, (Frances Barton),, Palmer, John, 1742?-1798,, and Smith, William, 1730-1819,
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors, British, Actresses, Theatrical productions, Sets (Architectural elements), Interiors, Libraries (Rooms & spaces), Bookcases, Screens, and Fans (Accessories)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. King, Mrs. Abington, Mr. Smith and Mr. Palmer in the characters of Sir Peter and Lady Teazle, Joseph and Charles Surface, in the comedy of the School for scandal / [graphic]
5. Mr. W. Farren, as Sir Peter Teazle [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dighton, Richard, 1795-1880, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [not before 1824]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Portrait of the actor William Farren, in character as Sir Peter Teazle in Sheridan's 'School for Scandal'; whole length, standing facing right, his right hand tucked inside his waistcoat
- Description:
- Title etched below image; the letter "z" in "Teazle" is etched backwards., Reissue of a print likely published by Richard Dighton himself; a blank space in the statement of responsibility, between "etchd." and "by Richd. Dighton", probably contained the words "& pubd." in the original issue of the print., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue entry for publisher Thomas McLean, which notes that "all prints dated before 1824 are reissues of 1824 or later"., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with partial loss of statement of responsibility and imprint statement., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 166 (leaf numbered '207' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. by T. McLean, Haymarket
- Subject (Name):
- Farren, William, 1786-1861, Farren, William, 1786-1861,, Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816., and Farren, William, 1786-1861.
- Subject (Topic):
- Performances, Teazle, Peter, Sir (Fictitious character), Actors, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. W. Farren, as Sir Peter Teazle [graphic]
6. We serve a King whom we love - a God whom we adore. Pizarro [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- [June 1799]
- Call Number:
- Quarto 75 D569 812
- Collection Title:
- Leaf 26. Characatures by Dighton.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Kemble (scarcely caricatured), as Rolla (the noble Peruvian), stands with his left hand pointing upwards, his right arm thrown back, his head in profile to the right. He wears quasi-classical dress, with barbarian adornments, feathered head-dress, heavy gold belt, and ornaments. The costume appears substantially correct, with some exaggeration of the gold chains and ornaments."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Leaf 26 in an album with the spine title: Characatures by Dighton., and Figure identified as "Kemble" in pencil below plate mark.
- Publisher:
- Robert Dighton
- Subject (Name):
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816. and Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > We serve a King whom we love - a God whom we adore. Pizarro [graphic]
7. [Four characters from The rivals] [art original].
- Creator:
- Loftie, W., artist
- Published / Created:
- [ca. 1794]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Collection Title:
- Volume 1, opposite page 102. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Collective title devised by cataloger., Each drawing has the title of Sheridan's play "The Rivals" written in ink above, as well as the depicted actor's name, the name of the character portrayed, the theater name, and the performance date written in ink below., Statement of responsibility "by W. Loftie" added in pencil for each drawing, in lower right corner of sheet., Date from partially trimmed watermark on sheet of upper right drawing: 1794 [J. W]hatman., and Mounted together opposite page 102 (leaf numbered '154' in pencil) in volume 1 of an extra-illustrated copy of Thomas Moore's Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Subject (Name):
- Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816., Dodd, James William, 1740?-1796, Farren, Elizabeth, 1762-1829, Kemble, John Philip, 1757-1823, and Johnstone, John Henry, 1749-1828
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [Four characters from The rivals] [art original].