John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London clown painting 11 3/4" l x 7

11 3/4" l x 7 3/8" d x 5 3/4" t

I really like how connected to his work

and also--perhaps especially in the stripes of the wing and tail feathers

Stable and sound and lovely

John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London clown painting 11 3/4" l x 7I 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