Prints: P1384

Title

Mr Emmery as Dandie Dinmont

Subject

Emery, John

Artist

De Wilde, Samuel [ Copy after ]

Date

1827

Dimensions

height: 26cm
width: 15.7cm

Other materials

stipple engraving

Inscription/signature

"De Wilde pixt. Jenkins Sc./ EMERY/ as Dandie Dinmont/ LONDON PUBLISHED JUNE 1827, by W. Mc.Dowall. Engraver &c, 20, Gt Newport Street, Long Acre".

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 Dandie Dinmont in Daniel Terry's production of Walter Scott's novel 'Guy Mannering'. Emery is depicted full length, feet stood apart, he is turned facing the left, with one arm raised across his chest. His right hand holds a riding crop. He wears a long long, riding boots, waistcoat, and spotted neckerchief, and a top hat.