Prints: P1392

Title

Mr Foote as Mrs Cole.

Subject

Foote, Samuel

Artist

Wenman, Joseph

Date

1777

Dimensions

height: 21.5cm
width: 11cm

Other materials

Etching

Inscription/signature

"Mr. Foote in the Character of Mrs Cole/ Where do you expect to go when you die Mr Loader?/ Published by J. Wenman January 1777"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Samuel Foote as Mrs Cole in his play 'The Minor'. He is depicted full length, seated, wearing a dreass, and hooded cloak. Hands held in front of her chest in gesticulation.