Frontispiece to "The Farmer's Return", after W. Hogarth. Heath edition 1822
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Frontispiece to "The Farmer's Return". This original engraving is printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with large, full margins as published by James Heath in 1822 (original plate included two engravings that have been separated into two). According to Ronald Paulson at least four editions followed that of 1822 between 1828 and 1840 without date.
Etcher: James Basire, the elder (British, London 1730–1802 London)
Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
Sitter: David Garrick (British, Hereford 1717–1779 London)
Plate size: 21,8x25,3 cms.
Paper size: 49x34,7 cms.
Condition: In good condition. original plate included two engravings that have been separated into two. Signs of roughness along one edge from removal from binding. General age related toning.
Scene from David Garrick's play 'The Farmer's Return from London. An Interlude'; Garrick, as the farmer, seated contentedly in a cottage kitchen, smoking a long pipe and with a tankard in his left hand, relating the story of his conversation with the Cock Lane Ghost to his family; at right, the farmer's wife reacts with horror, spilling an upheld jug, at left, a younger woman and small boy hold up their hands in surprise and fear; a cat in front of the fire at left.
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Frontispiece to "The Farmer's Return". This original engraving is printed upon early nineteenth century wove paper and with large, full margins as published by James Heath in 1822 (original plate included two engravings that have been separated into two). According to Ronald Paulson at least four editions followed that of 1822 between 1828 and 1840 without date.
Etcher: James Basire, the elder (British, London 1730–1802 London)
Artist: After William Hogarth (British, London 1697–1764 London)
Sitter: David Garrick (British, Hereford 1717–1779 London)
Plate size: 21,8x25,3 cms.
Paper size: 49x34,7 cms.
Condition: In good condition. original plate included two engravings that have been separated into two. Signs of roughness along one edge from removal from binding. General age related toning.
Scene from David Garrick's play 'The Farmer's Return from London. An Interlude'; Garrick, as the farmer, seated contentedly in a cottage kitchen, smoking a long pipe and with a tankard in his left hand, relating the story of his conversation with the Cock Lane Ghost to his family; at right, the farmer's wife reacts with horror, spilling an upheld jug, at left, a younger woman and small boy hold up their hands in surprise and fear; a cat in front of the fire at left.