Print made by Hugh Downman, d. 1789after John Downman, 1750–1824, BritishPublished by Hugh Downman, d. 1789
Title:
Mr. Edwin and Mrs. Wells in the Characters of Lingo and Cowslip
Date:
ca. 1787
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper, pasted on mount
Dimensions:
Sheet: 19 × 13 1/4 inches (48.2 × 33.7 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered in black ink, along lower left border of oval image: "Jno. Downman delt."; along lower right border of oval image: "Hugh Downman sculpt."; lower center: "MR. EDWIN AND MRS. WELLS, | IN THE CHARACTERS OF LINGO AND COWSLIP. | Published [...] Act of Parliament. June 17. 17[...]. by H. Downman, Watworth."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.6155
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
curls | flounces | literary theme | bowl (vessel) | fichu | frock coat | hat | cravat | wig | gown | costume | ruffle | theater (discipline) | man | woman | muslin | ribbon | actors | gesture | performance | play | The Agreeable Surprise, play by John O'Keeffe, 1781