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drawing
Object Type
drawing
Museum number
K,59.146
Description
Portrait of the actor and comedian John Edwin, in character as Jerry Blackacre, in Wycherley's 'Plain Dealer'; whole length, standing, to the front, hands in pockets, head turned to the left; a sack on the floor by his feet. Pen and ink with watercolour
Producer name
Drawn by:
James Roberts II
School/style
British
Production date
1770-1780
(c.)
Materials
vellum
Technique
drawn
Dimensions
Height:
125 millimetres
Width:
78 millimetres
$Inscriptions
Location
Not on display
Subjects
theatre/theatrical life
Associated names
Portrait of:
John Edwin the Elder
Associated with:
William Wycherley
Associated titles
Associated Title:
Plain Dealer
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Dr Charles Burney
(estate of)
Acquisition date
1818
Department
Prints and Drawings
Registration number
K,59.146