Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
Title:
Proteus the 2nd, alias Metamorphosis ad libitum, or, An old friend with a new face [graphic] : "one man, in his time, plays many parts".
Alternate Title(s):
Proteus the 2nd, alias Metamorphosis ad libitum
Published / Created:
London : Published May 1st, 1822 by G. Humphrey, 27, St. James's Street, 1822.
Physical Description:
13 pictures on 4 joined sheets : hand-colored etchings ; sheets end-to-end 25 x 195 cm, accordion folded to 25 x 16 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Consists of an engraved, illustrated title page and 12 etchings by Robert Cruikshank.
Subject Terms:
Mathews, Charles, 1776–1835 -- Portraits. | Actors -- England -- Portraits. | English wit and humor -- Pictorial works. | Theater -- England -- London -- History -- 19th century. | Costume -- Great Britain -- 19th century. | Humphey, G., publisher. | Bedford, F. -- Bookbinder.
Form/Genre:
Etchings -- Hand-colored -- 1822. | Accordion fold format (Binding) | Costumes -- England -- 19th century.
Contributors:
Humphrey, G. (George), 1773?-1831?, publisher.