As You Like It
Print
20th December 1795 (published)
20th December 1795 (published)
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Scene from As You Like It, showing Dorothy Jordan as Rosalind, published by J. Paine, London, 20th December 1795.
Henry Bunbury’s depiction of Act iii, scene v of As You Like It was engraved by Charles Knight (ca.1743–1826). Bunbury (1750-1811), a Royal Academician and friend of actor David Garrick, specialised in theatrical subjects and caricature and his works were popular subjects for engravings. The scene from As You Like It shows the disguised Rosalind, accompanied by Celia and Corin, finding the young shepherd Silvius declaring his love to the reluctant Phebe. Beneath the image is a dedication from Bunbury:
‘To Mrs Jordan / In Gratitude for the Pleasure received from her Inimitable Performance as Rosalind’.
Dorothy Jordan (also known as Dorothea and Dora, 1761–1816) excelled in comedy roles, and was highly praised for her performances as Shakespeare’s cross dressing characters. She first appeared as Rosalind in 1787 at Drury Lane and continued to play the part until her retirement from the stage in 1815. Her public loved the performance. American painter Charles Leslie saw her in the role in 1813 when she was 52 and declared the performance ‘perfect’.
Henry Bunbury’s depiction of Act iii, scene v of As You Like It was engraved by Charles Knight (ca.1743–1826). Bunbury (1750-1811), a Royal Academician and friend of actor David Garrick, specialised in theatrical subjects and caricature and his works were popular subjects for engravings. The scene from As You Like It shows the disguised Rosalind, accompanied by Celia and Corin, finding the young shepherd Silvius declaring his love to the reluctant Phebe. Beneath the image is a dedication from Bunbury:
‘To Mrs Jordan / In Gratitude for the Pleasure received from her Inimitable Performance as Rosalind’.
Dorothy Jordan (also known as Dorothea and Dora, 1761–1816) excelled in comedy roles, and was highly praised for her performances as Shakespeare’s cross dressing characters. She first appeared as Rosalind in 1787 at Drury Lane and continued to play the part until her retirement from the stage in 1815. Her public loved the performance. American painter Charles Leslie saw her in the role in 1813 when she was 52 and declared the performance ‘perfect’.
Object details
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| Title | As You Like It (published title) |
| Materials and techniques | Stipple engraving |
| Brief description | Scene from As You Like It, showing Dorothy Jordan as Rosalind, engraved by Charles Knight after Henry Bunbury, published by J. Paine, London, 20th December 1795. |
| Physical description | Stipple engraving depicting a scene from As You Like It. Beneath a tree, centre left, Silvius, seated, takes the arm of the standing Phebe, who makes to turn away. They are discovered by Rosalind, standing right, in breeches and a large feathered hat. Behind her are Corin, standing behind a bush, and Celia, leaning on a fence. Beneath the image is a printed dedication to Mrs Jordan. |
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| Credit line | Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard |
| Literary reference | As You Like It |
| Summary | Scene from As You Like It, showing Dorothy Jordan as Rosalind, published by J. Paine, London, 20th December 1795. Henry Bunbury’s depiction of Act iii, scene v of As You Like It was engraved by Charles Knight (ca.1743–1826). Bunbury (1750-1811), a Royal Academician and friend of actor David Garrick, specialised in theatrical subjects and caricature and his works were popular subjects for engravings. The scene from As You Like It shows the disguised Rosalind, accompanied by Celia and Corin, finding the young shepherd Silvius declaring his love to the reluctant Phebe. Beneath the image is a dedication from Bunbury: ‘To Mrs Jordan / In Gratitude for the Pleasure received from her Inimitable Performance as Rosalind’. Dorothy Jordan (also known as Dorothea and Dora, 1761–1816) excelled in comedy roles, and was highly praised for her performances as Shakespeare’s cross dressing characters. She first appeared as Rosalind in 1787 at Drury Lane and continued to play the part until her retirement from the stage in 1815. Her public loved the performance. American painter Charles Leslie saw her in the role in 1813 when she was 52 and declared the performance ‘perfect’. |
| Other number | f.15-15 - H Beard collection numbering |
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| Accession number | S.1023-1995 |
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| Record created | February 22, 2010 |
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