Prints: P1533

Title

Mr Shuter in the Character of Lovegold

Subject

Shuter, Edward

Artist

Bell, John Roberts, James

Date

1776

Dimensions

height: 22.9cm
width: 14.6cm

Inscription/signature

Printed on front: "Act II. THE MISER. Scene 6. / I. Roberts del. Publish'd for Bells British Theatre Octr. 20.1776. Jas. Roberts sculp / Mr. SHUTER in the Character of LOVEGOLD. / In short Lappet, I must touch, touch, touch / something real."

Provenance

Presented by Michael Gaunt, March 2024.

Other number

E0159

Print depicting Act II, Scene 6 from Henry Fielding's play 'The Miser' with Edward Shuter as Lovegold. Shuter is depicted full length and standing facing the left. He wears a coat, waistcoat, white cravat, breeches, stockings, buckled shoes, a hat and he holds a cane in his right hand.