Prints: P1385

Title

Mr Emmery as Tyke

Subject

Emery, John

Artist

Wageman, Thomas CharlesRogers, John

Date

1822

Dimensions

height: 21.7cm
width: 13.4cm

Other materials

stipple engraving

Inscription/signature

"Engraved by J. Rogers from a drawing by Wageman/ MR EMERY/ as/ TYKE/ IN THE SCHOOL OFREFORM/ London PUb. by T & L.Elvey. St Holborn Sept. 1822"

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 Tyke in the play 'The School of Reform' by Thomas Morton. He is depicted half length, he looks to his right, both hands are raised as if to warn someone. He wears a jacket, a striped waistcoat and a cravat.