Charles Dickens as Captain Bobadil in 'Every man in his humour'
Print
mid 19th century (printed)
mid 19th century (printed)
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Whole-length portrait, seated on a bench and turned to right, with left hand raised in the act of speaking to "Tib" (name of the actress not known), who stands in a doorway on the right. On the wall hangs a sword, a hat placed on the bench next to the sitter and a jug and bowl on the ground to right.
Object details
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| Title | Charles Dickens as Captain Bobadil in 'Every man in his humour' (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Lithograph on paper |
| Brief description | Portrait of Charles Dickens as Captain Bobadil in Ben Jonson's 'Every man in his humour'. Lithograph by T. H. Maguire after C. R. Leslie, mid-19th century. |
| Physical description | Whole-length portrait, seated on a bench and turned to right, with left hand raised in the act of speaking to "Tib" (name of the actress not known), who stands in a doorway on the right. On the wall hangs a sword, a hat placed on the bench next to the sitter and a jug and bowl on the ground to right. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | 'C. R. Leslie R.A. Pinxt. M. & N. Hanhart, Lith. Printers. T. H. Maguire. Proof before letter' (Lettered) |
| Production | Dickens played the character of Captain Bobadil.in 1845-1847 and 1850, so the print was probably made around this time. Attribution note: India proof before letters |
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| Literary reference | <i>Every man in his humour</i> by Ben Jonson. |
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| Accession number | 24621 |
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| Record created | February 14, 2008 |
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