The theatrical steel-yards of 1750 [graphic] / Patrick O Brian sculp.
1751
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Title
The theatrical steel-yards of 1750 [graphic] / Patrick O Brian sculp.
Created/published
[London?] : [s.n.], 27th April, 1751.
Description
1 print : engraving ; 8 1/2 x 11 3/4 in.
Associated name
O'Brian, Patrick, active 1751, associated name.
Material base
paper
Summary
From the mouth of a satyr is suspended a great steelyard, and in the mouth is a riband inscribed "Totus mundus agit histrionem." At one end of the steelyard is Garrick waving his helmet triumphantly, and weighing down the united performers at Covent Garden Theatre, not wanting the additional weight of Queen Mab, whom Woodward, as Harlequin, is ready to place on the hook prepared for her. On the other side, rising, are Mrs. Woffington, Mr. Barry, Mr. Quin as "Falstaff", and Mrs. Cibber. On the ground, in great distress, is Rich, with an ample coat thrown over his harlequin dress. He was the manager of Covent Garden Theatre, and is grieved to see Garrick alone more attractive at Drury Lane Theatre than those actors who appeared at his own theatre. He was also grieved to find in Woodward so formidable a rival as a harlequin, in which character he had attained reputation.--From George.
Note
The British Museum lists this print as an anonymous work. Patrick O. Brian or Patrick O'Brian is most likely a pseudonym.
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Exhibited
Washington, D.C., Folger Shakespeare Library, 2005. David Garrick.
Cited/described in
British Museum collection database, via www Mar. 29 2010, registration no. 1868,0808.3915
George no. 3090
George no. 3090
Genre/form
Prints.
Caricatures
Caricatures
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
ART File G241.3 no.6 (size M)
Folger-specific note
Actors are identified by pencil notes on the print itself and on the mount.
Call number
ART Vol. d45 no.51
Folger-specific note
Another copy with different names pencilled in. In: Garrickiana, a collection of Garrick bills, original manuscript memoranda, printed particulars, autograph letters, and portraits of celebrated performers. From the first appearance of this great actor to his demise, 1741-1779. ART Vol. d45