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Published in Ireland's "Graphic Illustrations of Hogarth" (1794-99). A stage scene with four performers in William Congreve's "The Old Bachelor," showing the scene in Act III where Noll receives a kicking from Sharper. Based on a forgery purporting to be a benefit ticket for Joe Miller for his performance as Sir Joseph Wittol.
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Title: Benefit Ticket for Joe Miller
Etcher:
Samuel Ireland (British, active from ca. 1760, died London 1800)
Artist:
Formerly attributed to William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
Artist:
Formerly attributed to Joseph Sympson, Jr. (British, active 1727–36)
Subject:
Joseph Miller (British, 1684–1738)
Subject:
Relates to Sir William Congreve (British, 1772–1828)
Date: 1794–99
Medium: Etching
Dimensions: sheet: 6 1/8 x 9 in. (15.5 x 22.9 cm)
Classification: Prints
Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
Accession Number: 17.3.2746
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