Prints: P1403

Title

MrJones as Puff

Subject

Jones, Richard

Artist

Simpkin & Marshall (London, England) [ Copy after ]
Wageman, Thomas Charles

Date

1827

Dimensions

height: 18.3cm
width: 11cm

Other materials

engraving

Inscription/signature

"Wageman del. Woolnoth sc./ MR.JONES AS PUFF/ Published March 1827 by JOhn Cumberland, 29 Ludgate Hill". Wrriten in pencil over the title: "Richard" and underneath: "The Critic"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Ricahrd Jones as Puff in the play 'The Critic' by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. The actor is depicted seated on a chair, legs apart. He turns to address someone on his right. He raises one hand up a finger extended, pointing, in the other hand he holds a manuscript or book.He wears dark jacket, breeches and a white waistcoat with a white cravat.