Prints: P1410

Title

Mr G. Lewis

Subject

Lewis, Matthew (Matthew Gregory)

Artist

Harlow, George Henry [ Copy after ]

Date

1834

Dimensions

height: 22cm
width: 15cm

Other materials

engraving

Inscription/signature

"Drawn by G.H. Harlow. Engraved by J. Htlis/ M.G.LEWIS/ (author of The MONK)/ London, Published by H. Murray & Sold by G. Tile, 86, Fleet Street".

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the writer Mr. Mathew Gregory Lewis, author of the Gothic play 'The Monk'. He faces the viewer and wears a dark coat, a waistcoat and white shirt with a white cravat. He has a pair of pince nez on a ribbon around his neck.