In imitation of a scene from Act 3 of Farquhar's "The beaux' stratagem," Charles Fox as Scrub, and Lord North as Archer, sit in close conference discussing Perdita's infidelity while Mrs. Robinson (Perdita) as Gipsey, watches them standing behind their chairs. On the wall hangs the portrait of Col. Tarleton, with whom she was involved
Alternative Title:
Scrub and Archer
Description:
Title etched below image., Reissue of George 6221. Originally published by Boyne, 25 April 1783., and Mounted to 42 x 34 cm.
Publisher:
Pub. 1st August 1783, by W Humphrey, No. 227 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
England
Subject (Name):
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806., North, Frederick, Lord, 1732-1792., Robinson, Mary, 1758-1800., Tarleton, Lieutenant-General 1754-1833. (Banastre),, and Farquhar, George, 1677?-1707.
Subject (Topic):
Actresses, Theatrical productions, and Clothing & dress
