Prints: P1254

Title

Mr Liston as Endless

Subject

Liston, John

Artist

Wageman, Thomas Charles [ Copy after ]
Cumberland, John 1787-1866

Date

1830

Dimensions

height: 18.4cm
width: 11.2cm

Other materials

engraving

Inscription/signature

"Wageman Del" " Dean Scpt"/ "Mr. LISTON AS ENDLESS./ PUB JAN. 1. 1830 BY JOHN CUMBERLAND, 6 BRECKNOCK PLACE, CAMDEN NEW TOWN'

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 Endless. He is shown full length facing his right, with arms slightly outstretched. He is depicted wearing 18th century clothing, a long dark cot, a wig, and knee breeches and striped stockings. In his right hand he holds a monocle.