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Prints: P1131
Title
Charles Mathews in Bang-Up, Random or Tandem
Subject
Date
c.1810
Dimensions
height: 17cm
width: 23cm
width: 23cm
Other materials
Hand coloured engraving
Inscription/signature
"BANG-UP RANDOM, OR TANDEM/ Published 4th April 1810 by LAURIE & WHITTLE No 53 FLEET Street London"
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Professor Jim Davis, acquired by the Garrick Club in 2024
Other number
E0162
This print depicts the actor and comedian Charles Mathews as Dick Cypher in the musical farce 'Hit or Miss'. The farce by Pocock was first performed in 1810 at the Lyceum, with Charles Mathews as the original Dick Cypher. The character has just driven his three horse tandem very danerously to the country house of Mr Jumble. He wears a long white coat with many capes, and flourishes his whip. Behind him is his tandem and three horses, which are parked by a toll-gate. The Toll gate keeper appears to be pointing the way.
This is the printed heading to some verses which have been removed. The British Museum have a similar print in their collection after Isaac Cruikshank.
This is the printed heading to some verses which have been removed. The British Museum have a similar print in their collection after Isaac Cruikshank.
