Prints: P1453

Title

Weston

Subject

Weston, Thomas

Date

c.1771

Dimensions

height: 13cm
width: 9.6cm

Other materials

stipple, etching

Inscription/signature

"WESTON"

Provenance

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

Other number

E0162

This print depicts the actor Thomas Weston, possibly as Billy Button in Samuel Foote's play 'The Maid of Bath'. His head and shoulders are depicted within an oval frame. He looks to the left, and wears a jacket, waistcoat, white cravat and a white wig. On his face he has many wars, or spots. For a painting of Mr Weston in this character but turned to the right see G0838.