Prints: P1409

Title

Mr Knight.

Subject

Knight, Edward

Artist

Simpkin & Marshall (London, England) [ Copy after ]
Clint, George [ Copy by ]
Wright, Thomas

Date

1820

Dimensions

height: 17.5cm
width: 10cm

Other materials

engraving

Inscription/signature

"MR KNIGHT/ AS SIM/ Engraved by T. Wright from an Original by painting by Clint./ Published 1820 by Simpkin & Marshall Stationers Ct & Chapple Pall Mall. "

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Edward Knight as Sim in the play 'Wild Oats' by John O'Keefe. He is depicted half length, he faces his right. He appears to hold out a fruit. He wears a jacket, embroidered waistcoat and a cravat.