Prints: P1239

Title

Mr Liston as Tristram Sappy

Subject

Liston, John

Artist

Ingrey and Madeley

Date

c. 1824

Dimensions

height: 29.4cm
width: 21cm

Other materials

Lithograph

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 role of Tristram Sappy in Poole's play 'Deaf as a Post'. He is depicted full length, wearing blue and white striped trousers and a waistcoat, and a blue coat. A yellow handkerchief is stuck into his back pocket. On his head he wears a black top hat. His right hand is in his pocket and the left hand is placed near his mouth.