Prints: P1398

Title

Mr Harley as Bob Acres

Subject

Harley, John Pritt

Date

1858

Dimensions

height: 22.5cm
width: 8cm

Other materials

Engraving

Inscription/signature

"THE ILLUSTRATED LONDON NEWS/ MR. HARLEY, AS "BOB aCRES" - FROM A PHOTOGRAPH BY MAYALL"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print from the Illustrated London News depicts the actor Jon Pritt Harley as Bob Acres from Brindsley Sheridan's 'The Rivals'. He is depicted full length, wearing riding boots, riding hat, a long jacket and waistcoat