Prints: P1236

Title

Mr Liston as Lord Grizzle in 'Tom Thumb'

Subject

Liston, John

Artist

Roberts, Piercy

Date

c.1806

Dimensions

height: 20.7cm
width: 13.4cm

Other materials

hand coloured engraving

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the comedian John Liston in the character of Lord Grizzle in Henry Fielding's play 'Tom Thumb'. Liston is depicted standing full length, with both his arms outstretched. He wears an 18th century costume consisting of a long grey wig, tricorn hat, long white cravat, a long blue coat, and blue waistcoat with red flowers. He wears brown stockings and black shoes with a buckle. A rapier hangs at his waist.