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Prints: P1161
Title
Messrs. Mathews, Phelps and Toole in the comedy of 'John Bull'
Subject
Date
c.1874
Dimensions
height: 35cm
width: 26cm
width: 26cm
Other materials
Han coloured engraving.
Provenance
Formerly in the collection of Professor Jim Davis, acquired by the Garrick Club in 2024
Other number
E0162
This print after a photograph, depicts the actors Charles James Mathews, John Lawrence Toole and Samuel Phelps in their roles for the comedy 'John Bull', which they performed at the Gaiety Theatre, 1873. Charles James Mathews, on the left is depicted seated, wearing a top hat, riding boots and a long coat. He has one hand in his pocket and one holding a walking stick. In the cetnre is John Lawrence Toole, in the role of Dennis Brulgruddery. He is shown standing, wearing a green waistcoat and a brown over coat, he has his left thumb tucked into his waistcoat. On the right is Sameul Phelps in the role of Job ThornBerry. He is also depicted seated, wearing blue coat and trousers, riding boots, and a yellow waistcoat. He has one hand resting on his thigh while the other is holding a walking stick. This print was an illustration in The Graphic Magazine, 1874.
