Prints: P1440

Title

Mr Quick

Subject

Quick, John

Artist

Roberts, James [ Copy after ]

Date

1777

Dimensions

height: 17.3cm
width: 10cm

Other materials

etching

Inscription/signature

"Act IV. CONSTANT COUPLE. Scene 9/ J.Roberts del. Published for Bell, British Theatre Deot 11th 1777. Thornthwaite Sculp./ MR QUICK in the character of ALDERMAN SMUGLER/ Ashamed of! O Lord Sir, I'm an honest old Woman,/ that never was ashamed of any thing."

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 Alderman Smugler in the play 'The Constant Couple' by Farquhar. He is depicted full length, head slightly turned to the left. He holds his hands up in surprise. He is dressed as a woman, wearing a large panniered dress with bows, frilled white lace cuffs, and an oversized bonnet and hood.