John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London portrait of mother all decorated with hand-painted flowers

all decorated with hand-painted flowers

15 1/8” x 12 1/4” framed

it is of the sort one would very much like to see lit by candlelight

I'd guess mid 20th c

In the artist's own words

John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London portrait of mother all decorated with hand-painted flowersI 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