Mr. Woodwarde in Character of ye Fine Gentlemen in Lethe
Date1740-1765
After work by
Francis Hayman
(c. 1708 - 1776)
Engraver
James McArdell
(1710 - 1765)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1973-318
DescriptionLower margin reads: "F. Hayman Delin./ J.M.cArdell Fecit/ M.r Woodwarde/ in the Character of y.e Fine Gentleman, in LETHE./ London Printed for I Ryall & R Withy. at Hogarth's Head in Flet Street."Label TextHenry Woodward (1714-1777) was a successful and well known English actor famous for his comedic roles. This print shows Woodward in one of his most celebrated roles as "The Fine Gentleman" in David Garrick's first play Lethe, or, Esop in Shades which was first performed on April 15, 1740. It is based on a painting by Francis Haymen
ca. 1822
