print;
satirical print
- Museum number
- J,4.59
- Title
- Object: The romp.
- Description
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The boxing scene from 'The Romp', Act II, between Young Cockney (left) and Priscilla Tomboy. They face each other with clenched fists. Young Cockney is fashionably dressed and portly, Priscilla's large hat and mittens are on the floor. Behind her (right) stands Captain Sightley in regimentals and Miss La Blond wearing a large hat which conceals her face. Behind them on the extreme right is a folding screen. Framed pictures decorate the wall. 23 December 1785
Hand-coloured etching
- Production date
- 1785
- Dimensions
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Height: 278 millimetres
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Width: 418 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Curator's comments
- (Description and comment from M.Dorothy George, 'Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the British Museum', VI, 1938)
Mrs. Jordan made her first appearance at Drury Lane on 18 Oct. 1785; during her first season she played Priscilla Tomboy, &c, and was established in public favour. In this performance Dodd played Young Cockney, Barrymore, Sightley, and Miss Barnes, Miss La Blond. 'The Romp' (B.M.L. 1344. c. 11) and 'D.N.B.' The comic opera (altered from Bickerstaffe's 'Love in the City' for the Dublin stage c. 1780) became a favourite owing to Mrs. Jordan's acting. Baker, 'Biog. Dram.' Cf. BMSat 7910.
Reissued with the date altered to 'Jany 3 1786'.
- Location
- Not on display
- Acquisition date
- 1818
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- J,4.59
