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1. 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]
2. Mr. Garrick as Steward of the Stratford Jubilee, September 1769 [graphic]
- Creator:
- Saunders, Joseph, active 1772-1800, printmaker, publisher
- Published / Created:
- [24 June 1773]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Half length, seated at a table in profile facing left, looking at a miniature of Shakespeare, a long stick over his shoulder; published state."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint statement from bottom edge. Imprint supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1902,1011.4098., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 18 (leaf numbered '74' 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 June 24, 1773, & sold by J. Saunders, at Mr. Deschamps Upholder in Compton Street, Soho
- Subject (Name):
- Garrick, David, 1717-1779, and Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616,
- Subject (Topic):
- Miniatures (Paintings), Dramatists, Actors, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Garrick as Steward of the Stratford Jubilee, September 1769 [graphic]
3. Mr. Garrick in the character of Kitely Every man in his humor, Act 2d, Scene 1st / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Finlayson, John, 1730-1776, printmaker, publisher
- Published / Created:
- publish'd Feby. 1st, 1769.
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Print shows actor David Garrick in the role of Kitely from the play "Every Man in his Humour" by Ben Jonson, half-length portrait, facing left, in costume
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., State from: Smith, J.C. British mezzotinto portraits., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of title and imprint statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1902,1011.2088., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 116 (leaf numbered '167' 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:
- Sold by Mr. Parker, No. 82 Cornhill, & Mr. Finlayson in Berwick Street, Soho
- Subject (Name):
- Garrick, David, 1717-1779,, Garrick, David, 1717-1779, and Jonson, Ben, 1573?-1637.
- Subject (Topic):
- Performances, Characters, Actors, and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Garrick in the character of Kitely Every man in his humor, Act 2d, Scene 1st / [graphic]
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. Mattocks and Mr. Quick in the characters of Don Ferdinand and Isaac Mendoza in The Duenna. [graphic]
- Published / Created:
- published as the act directs [1777]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Double portrait, Mattocks to right standing with hands clasped in pleading, looking to right at Mendoza, who stands drawing his sword, looking implacably at the other, both wearing richly decorated suits and coats and small ruffs."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., The head of John Quick seems to have been engraved after a painting by Johann Zoffany; see Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue, registration no.: 1902,1011.7269., Publisher Carington Bowles was located at the listed street address between 1766 and 1793. A publication date of 1777 is deduced from the plate numbering; see table on page 786 in v. 5 of the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark with loss of imprint and plate numbering from lower edge. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Plate numbered "369" in lower left corner., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 122 (leaf numbered '171' 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:
- Printed for & sold by Carington Bowles, at his Map & Print Warehouse, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
- Subject (Name):
- Quick, John, 1748-1831,, Mattocks, George, 1734 or 1735-1804,, and Linley, Thomas, 1733-1795.
- Subject (Topic):
- Characters, Actors, British, and Theatrical productions
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Mattocks and Mr. Quick in the characters of Don Ferdinand and Isaac Mendoza in The Duenna. [graphic]
6. Mr. Quick, comedian [graphic]
- Creator:
- Score, William, active 1778-1815, printmaker, artist
- Published / Created:
- [3 March 1791]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Portrait, standing half-length with his hands resting on his cane in front of him, looking up thoughtfully with a slight smile to right, wearing dark coat with high collar and large buttons, white collared waistcoat and white cravat, short brown curly hair brushed forward with a fringe; state with Howland St address."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Imperfect; sheet trimmed within plate mark on bottom edge, resulting in loss of imprint statement. Imprint supplied from impression in the British Museum, registration no.: 1923,1016.3., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 124 (leaf numbered '174' 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 March 3d, 1791, by Wm. Score, No. 9 Howland Street, Tottenham Court Road
- Subject (Name):
- Quick, John, 1748-1831,
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Quick, comedian [graphic]
7. Mr. Shuter [graphic]
- Creator:
- Dawe, Philip, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1787]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Portrait of the actor Edward Shuter; half-length in oval frame, looking to the right, holding a comic mask."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., State from: Russell, C.E. English Mezzotint portraits and their states., Date of publication based on publisher's street address; see British Museum online catalogue., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., With wash-line mount 37.4 x 28.9 cm. Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 100 (leaf numbered '150' 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:
- Published by W. Richardson, Antient & Modern Print Warehouse, 174 Strand
- Subject (Name):
- Shuter, Edward, 1728?-1776,
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Shuter [graphic]
8. Mr. Thomas Betterton totus mundus agit histrionem / [graphic]
- Creator:
- Gucht, Michael van der, 1660-1725, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1710]
- Call Number:
- Folio 53 Sh52 M78
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Portrait, half-length, three-quarters to right but looking to front, wearing long wig, neckcloth and gown, left hand seen; oval frame resting on plinth"--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title engraved below image., Frontispiece to: Gildon, C. The life of Mr. Thomas Betterton, the late eminent tragedian. London : Printed for Robert Gosling, 1710., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Window mounted to 51 x 36 cm., and Mounted opposite page 196 (leaf numbered '7' in pencil) in volume 2 of an extra-illustrated copy of: Moore, T. Memoirs of the life of the Right Honourable Richard Brinsley Sheridan.
- Publisher:
- Robert Gosling
- Subject (Name):
- Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710, and Betterton, Thomas, 1635?-1710.
- Subject (Topic):
- Actors and British
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. Thomas Betterton totus mundus agit histrionem / [graphic]
9. 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]