Mr. Garrick in the Character of Leon, Rule a Wife & have a Wife, Act 2d, Scene 3rd
Artwork Details
- Title: Mr. Garrick in the Character of Leon, Rule a Wife & have a Wife, Act 2d, Scene 3rd
- Engraver: Robert Pollard (British, Newcastle-upon-Tyne 1755–1838 London)
- Etcher: Aquatint by Francis Jukes (British, Hertfordshire 1747–1812 London)
- Artist: After R. Rushbrooke (British, active late 18th century)
- Publisher: John Cary (British, ca. 1754–1835)
- Sitter: David Garrick (British, Hereford 1717–1779 London)
- Author: Related author John Fletcher (British, 1579–1625)
- Date: March 30, 1786
- Medium: Etching and aquatint
- Dimensions: Sheet: 9 5/8 × 7 13/16 in. (24.4 × 19.8 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
- Object Number: 17.3.756-2131
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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