John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London herbarium portfolio 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"

3 1/2" x 5 1/2" with unused back and in very good condition

1788—the same year the U

last quarter 19th c

I really like the roughness of the carving

The Secrety of Being Always Easy

John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London herbarium portfolio 3 1/2" x 5 1/2"I just love this image, which also feel quite timely what describes our moment better than a picture of a smuggler making exaggerated gestures in claim of innocence? This engraving dates to 1777 and pictures English comic actor John Quick in drag playing the character of Alderman Smuggler in George Farquhar's The Constant Couple. Copperplate engraving by J. Thornthwaite after an illustration by James Roberts from Bells British Theatre. 8" x 5" as