Prints: P1342

Title

Mr Reddish as Posthumus

Subject

Reddish, Samuel

Character

Posthumus Leonatus : Cymbeline

Artist

Wenman, Joseph

Date

1777

Dimensions

height: 21.9cm
width: 13cm

Inscription/signature

Top of image: "Mr. Reddish in the Character of Posthumus." Bottom of image: "But Imogen is your own, do your best Wills, / And make me blest to obey. / Act V.Scene 2. / Published by I. Wenman 1st May 1777."

Provenance

Presented by Mr Michael Gaunt, March 2023.

Other number

E0136

Print depicting actor Samuel Reddish as Posthumus in Act V, Scene 2 of 'Cymbeline' by William Shakespeare. Published by Joseph Wenman, 1st May1777. The character is shown full length. He wears breeches, long boots, a long coat with fur trim and fur hat. He has his left arm outstretched and his right arm to his chest and he looks down to his left.