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James Sayer (1748-1823)

Scrub. published 15 Feb 1786

RCIN 811034

Description

BM 7053: Mrs Abington as Scrub in Farquhar's 'Beaux Strategem'. Her hair is dressed for 2nd part in another play. Wears old-fashioned coat. Portrait of Farquhar on left, looking disgusted. Another picture, right, of a woman mocking her.
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection James Sayer (1748-1823)
(etcher)

Search the collection Thomas Cornell (1780-1792) : Bruton Street
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Frances Abington (1737-1815)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching with stipple
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Drama
Beaux' Strategem(Farquhar)-Actors/actresses in roles
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures
Social sciences
Ethnology
Costume & National dress
Costume-cross-dressing

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