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Print depicting Mr Emery as Tyke in Morton's School of Reform

Print
mid to late nineteenth century (printed)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

John Emery as Robert Tyke in 'The School of Reform' by Thomas Morton, mounted above handwritten caption 'Mr. Searle'. Copy of a painting by Samuel de Wilde (1748–1832) Original at Theatre Royal, Bath It shows a three quarter length image of a male figure and is not dated or signed. Mid to late nineteenth century.

Object details

Categories
Object type
TitlePrint depicting Mr Emery as Tyke in Morton's School of Reform (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper.
Brief description
Print depicting Mr Emery as Tyke in Morton's School of Reform, mounted above handwritten caption 'Mr. Searle'.
Physical description
Print depicting Mr Emery as Tyke in Morton's School of Reform, mounted on cream paper above the handwritten caption 'Mr. Searle'. It shows a three quarter length image of a male figure in a striped waistcoat, spotted neckcloth, and plain coat. He is holding a hat in his left hand. The engraving is not signed or dated.
Dimensions
  • Height: 23.2cm
  • Width: 17.6cm (Note: Measurement include the cream paper on which the print is mounted.)
Marks and inscriptions
Mr. Searle (Handwritten in blue ink)
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
John Emery as Robert Tyke in 'The School of Reform' by Thomas Morton, mounted above handwritten caption 'Mr. Searle'. Copy of a painting by Samuel de Wilde (1748–1832) Original at Theatre Royal, Bath It shows a three quarter length image of a male figure and is not dated or signed. Mid to late nineteenth century.
Other number
Collection
Accession number
S.153-2014

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2014
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