Prints: P1381

Title

Mr Emmery as Davy

Subject

Emery, John

Artist

Stothard, Thomas [ Copy after ]

Date

1822

Dimensions

height: 17.3cm
width: 10.1cm

Other materials

stipple etching

Inscription/signature

"MR EMERY,/AS DAVY/ Engraved by T. A. DEAN from a drawing by STOTHARD/ Published 1822 by Simpkin adn Marshall, Stationers Court, {illegible} Pall mall"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor John Emery in his role as Davy in the play 'Bon Ton or the High Life above stairs' by David Garrick. He is shown half length, wearing a jacket, waistcot and loose cravat.He holds the end of his cravat with his right hand. He wears a bi-corn hat on which is written: Lunnon for Ever.