John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London clown painting completely of it

completely of it

Faces are in excellent condition

and also--perhaps especially in the stripes of the wing and tail feathers

Designed by Massimo Vignelli in the mid-60s

John Quick in Drag as Alderman Smuggler, 1777 Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, London clown painting completely of itI 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