Prints: P1255

Title

Mrs Liston as Madge

Subject

Liston, Sarah (Mrs)

Artist

De Wilde, Samuel [ Copy after ]

Date

1813

Dimensions

height: 17.5cm
width: 10.5cm

Other materials

stipple engraving

Inscription/signature

"De Wilde Pinxt" " Scriven. Scpt"/ MRS LISTON as MADGE/ Anasty ungrateful, fellon, to use me at this sale/ after being to him as I have _/ Love in a Village"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the singer and actress, Sarah Liston, wife of comedian John Liston. She is depicted in the role of Madge in the play 'Love in a Village' by Isaac Bickerstaffe. The print is after the painting by Samuel De Wilde. She is depicted full length facing the viewer. Her right hand is on her hip the other by her side. She wears a bonnet with a bow on top, and ribbons hanging down either side. She also wears an empire line dress, with a bow, and a white apron.