Prints: P1300

Title

Mr Liston as Mr Gillman

Subject

Liston, John

Dimensions

height: 42.3cm
width: 28cm

Other materials

lithograph

Inscription/signature

Below image: "MR LISTON/ as/ Mr GILLMAN in the "HAPPIEST DAY OF MY LIFE"/ This is to be the Happiest Day of my Life! in an House I shall be Married to the finest Woman in the World,/ I shall just commence a life of Connubial comfort, which i have always longed for - Always was longing to be Married,. I have just come in for a comforatable fortune am in perfect Health and doatingly fond of my Wife that will be and/ she is very fond of me, what a happy fellow I am I never felt so elated I feel so Comfortable; so nicely dressed; not a creak in my white kid gloves; my pumps fit so well: every thing conspires to make me happy. This shall be the happiest / day of my Life"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This is a print depicts the actor and comedian, John Liston as Mr Gillman in the play the 'Happiest Day of My Life'. He is shown full length, with arms outstretched. He holds a top hat in one hand and wears a long coat, awith a large bow on it, a cravat and spyglass around his neck. Long trousers and black pumps with a little bow on.