The romp [graphic]

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Title: The romp [graphic]
Creator: Rushworth, R., active 1785-1786
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [3 January 1786]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publisehed [sic] Jany 3d. 1786, by S.W. Fores at the Caracature Warehouse No. 3, Piccadilly
Abstract: "The boxing scene from 'The Romp', Act II, between Young Cockney (left) and Priscilla Tomboy. They face each other with clenched fists. Young Cockney is fashionably dressed and portly, Priscilla's large hat and mittens are on the floor. Behind her (right) stands Captain Sightley in regimentals and Miss La Blond wearing a large hat which conceals her face. Behind them on the extreme right is a folding screen. Framed pictures decorate the wall."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Signed in lower left of image with monogram RR [first 'R' reversed] delin.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Watermark in center of sheet.
In pencil on verso: RR [R Rushworth?].
Provenance: Maggs; August 1964;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25.6 x 41.6 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1786
Etchings England London 1786
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Barnes, Mrs., active 1782-1808.
Barrymore, Mr. 1759-1830. (William),
Dodd, James William, 1740?-1796
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812.
Subject (Topic): Boxing
Military uniforms
British
Theaters
Theatrical productions
Subjects: Barnes, Mrs., active 1782-1808
Barrymore, Mr. (William), 1759-1830
Dodd, James William, 1740?-1796 > Caricatures and cartoons
Jordan, Dorothy, 1761-1816 > Caricatures and cartoons
Bickerstaff, Isaac, 1735-1812
Boxing
Military uniforms > British
Theaters
Theatrical productions
England > 1786
England > London > 1786

Access: Public
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