Prints: P1438

Title

Mr Quick

Subject

Quick, John

Artist

Bell, JohnGrignion, Charles Charles Grignion the Elder [ Print made by ]

Date

1785

Dimensions

height: 13.6cm
width: 8cm

Other materials

etching

Inscription/signature

"Act 4. TWO GENTLEMEN OF VERONA. Scene 3/ Rhamberg delt. Grignon Sculpt/ MR QUICK in LAUNCE/ here I have brought him back again./ Printed for J. Bell British Library, Strand London, Jan 12. 1785"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Mr. Quick in the role of Launce in 'Two Gentlemen of Verona'. He is depicted full length, in profile facing left. He stands in the countryside, and has a dog on a leash. He wears breeches, a feathered had a short jacket and a ruffed collar.