John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London portrait of mother In the artist's own words

In the artist's own words

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I have not been able to place it

but I think it is pretty terrific

John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London portrait of mother In the artist's own wordsI just love this image, which also feel quite timely what describes our moment better than a picture of a smuggler making exaggerated gestures in claim of innocence? This engraving dates to 1777 and pictures English comic actor John Quick in drag playing the character of Alderman Smuggler in George Farquhar's The Constant Couple. Copperplate engraving by J. Thornthwaite after an illustration by James Roberts from Bells British Theatre. 8" x 5" as