David Garrick in the Character of 'Kitely'

John Finlayson, 1730–1776, British, David Garrick in the Character of 'Kitely', 1769

Creator:

John Finlayson, 1730–1776
after Sir Joshua Reynolds, 1723–1792
Published by Henry Parker, 1725–1809
and John Finlayson, 1730–1776

Title:

David Garrick in the Character of 'Kitely'

Additional Title(s):

'Every Man in his Humour', Act ii, Scene i

Date:

1769

Materials & Techniques:

Mezzotint on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige laid paper

Dimensions:

Sheet: 14 7/8 × 10 13/16 inches (37.8 × 27.5 cm), Image: 13 3/8 × 10 13/16 inches (34 × 27.5 cm)

Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Collector's mark, verso: Paul Mellon

Lettered, lower left: "J: Reynolds pinx.t"; lower center: "Publish'd Feb:y 1st: 1769 | Mr. GARRICK in the Character of KITELY; | Every Man in his Humor. Act 2d,, Scene 1,,st~~ | Sold by M:r Parker, N:o 82 Cornhill, & Mr Finalyson in Berwick Street Soho."; lower right: "J: Finlayson Fec:t"

Credit Line:

Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Copyright Status:

Public Domain

Accession Number:

B1977.14.12824

Classification:

Prints

Collection:

Prints and Drawings

Subject Terms:

Associated People:

Shakespeare, William (1564–1616), playwright and poet
Kitely, a merchant (character in Ben Jonson's 'Every Man in his Humour'
Garrick, David (1717–1779), actor and playwright

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Link:

https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:38443

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