Prints: P1148

Title

Mr John S. Clarke as Bob Acres, and Mr Charles Harcourt as Captain Absolute in 'The Rivals'

Subject

Clarke, John S. (John Smith)
Harcourt, Charkes

Dimensions

height: 17.5cm
width: 26cm

Other materials

Hand coloured engraving

Inscription/signature

"SCENE FROM "THE RIVALS" AT THE CHARING CROSS THEATRE/ MR. JOHN. S. CLARKE AS "BOB ACRES" AND MR. CHARLES HARCOURT AS "CAPTAIN ABSOLUTE".

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actors John S. Clarke and Charles Harcourt, as Bob Acres and Captain Absolute in Sheridan's The Rivals. It was performed at the Charing Cross Theatre in 1872, which was managed by Mr Clarke. Both are depicted full length. Bob Acres stands with a long coat with a cape, a whip in one hand and a pair of gloves in the other. He wears a top hat and riding boots. On the right is Captain Absolute wearing military uniform of red white and gold. He has one hand on his sword and gestures towards his compantion with the other. This illustration appeared in The Graphic, 14 December 1872.