Title
John Philip Kemble as Penruddock
Subject
Artist
Date
1809
Dimensions
height: 16cm
width: 9.5cm
Other materials
Stipple and Etching
Inscription/signature
"De Wilde Delin" "E. Scriven Sculpt"
"MR JOHN KEMBLE as PENRUDDOCK/ in the Wheel of Fortune"
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Professor Jim Davis, acquired by the Garrick Club in 2024
Other number
E0162
This print depicts John Philip Kemble in character as Penruddock in the play 'The Wheel of Fortune' by Richard Cumberland. Kemble is shown full length wearing riding boots, a long coat and wide brimmed hat. He holds a letter in his hant. Over his shoulder is a riding crop. The print was made after a painting by de Wilde, which is in the Garrick club's collection, see G0378.