Prints: P1141

Title

Mr Weston as Scrub

Subject

Weston, Thomas

Date

1778

Dimensions

height: 21cm
width: 13cm

Other materials

Etching

Inscription/signature

"Mr Weston in the Character of Scrub/ eh by this light it is a Guinea!/ Act IV. Sc.2/ Published by J. Wenman 1 April 1778"

Provenance

Formerly in the collection of Professor Jim Davis, acquired by the Garrick Club in 2024

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Thomas Weston in character as Scrub from 'The Beaux Stratagem'. He is depicted full length standing to the left, wearing a wig, long coat and apron. His hand are held in front of him and in one hand he holds a coin.