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Mr. Russell as Sparkish

Print
01/09/1818-30/09/1818 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print depicting Mr. Russell as Sparkish in The Country Girl, performed at the Lyceum Theatre in November 1810.


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleMr. Russell as Sparkish (generic title)
Materials and techniques
Printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print of Mr. Russell as Sparkish in The Country Girl, performed at the Lyceum Theatre in November 1810
Physical description
Full length portrait print depicting Mr. Russell as Sparkish in The Country Girl. Mr. Russell is shown standing, his hands on his hips. He carries his hat under his left arm. At his waist hangs a sword.
Dimensions
  • Height: 22.2cm
  • Width: 14.8cm
Marks and inscriptions
'G. Cruikshank fecit.' 'Mr. Russell as Sparkish.' '"The first blow is half the battle."' 'COUNTRY GIRL.' 'Drawn & Etched expressly for the British Stage, Sept. 1818.'
Credit line
Gabrielle Enthoven Collection
Summary
Print depicting Mr. Russell as Sparkish in The Country Girl, performed at the Lyceum Theatre in November 1810.
Collection
Accession number
S.686-2017

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Record createdMay 2, 2017
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