Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
The Bust of Garrick wreathed by Comedy and Tragedy c. 1780
Etching | 12.1 x 9.8 cm (sheet of paper) (sheet of paper) | RCIN 654944
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An uncoloured print of a bust of the actor, David Garrick that is crowned with a laurel wreath by the figures of Comedy and Tragedy that flank the bust. Putti stand at the feet of the muses, one laughing whilst the other points a dagger at its stomach. Print cut down.
Provenance
Probably acquired as part of a job lot of theatrical prints for George IV's extra-illustrated 'History of the Stage', and retaining the orange mount associated with this project
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Medium and techniques
Etching
Measurements
12.1 x 9.8 cm (sheet of paper) (sheet of paper)
17.1 x 14.7 cm (mount) (mount)
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