Fine Art Print : Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe Miller
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Old Batchelor benefit performance for Joe Miller
The Old Batchelor, benefit performance for Joe Miller at the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London. Joseph Miller (1684-1738) was an English actor who first played Sir Joseph Whittol in William Congreves Old Batchelor in 1717. Tickets for this performance carried William Hogarths engraving showing the scene where Whittols friend Captain Bluffe is kicked by Sharper whilst his friend Bellmour tries to pull him away. This same design was used for Joe Millers benefit performance on 13 April 1738 -- his final performance, a few months before his death.
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Media ID 14387263
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1710s 1717 1730s 1738 Batchelor Benefit Cherub Cherubs Comedy Congreve Drama Drury Friend Hogarth Kick Kicked Kicking Lane Miller Performance Proscenium Pull Putti Restoration Tickets
20"x16" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Step into the world of 18th-century theatre with our exquisite Fine Art Print from Media Storehouse, featuring the Old Batchelor benefit performance for the renowned English actor, Joe Miller. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Picture Library at Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to the Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, in London, where the charismatic Joseph Miller first played Sir Joseph Whittol in William Congreve's classic comedy. Bring the rich history of the stage into your home or office with this stunning, museum-quality print. A perfect addition to any art collection or theatre enthusiast's space.
20x16 image printed on 26x22 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 50.8cm x 36.8cm (20" x 14.5")
Estimated Product Size is 66cm x 55.9cm (26" x 22")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This print commemorates the Old Batchelor benefit performance for the esteemed English actor, Joe Miller, held at the prestigious Theatre Royal in Drury Lane, London on April 13, 1738. The Old Batchelor, written by William Congreve, was a Restoration comedy where Miller first played the role of Sir Joseph Whittol in 1717. For this final performance, tickets bore an engraving by the renowned artist William Hogarth, showcasing a scene where Miller's character's friend, Captain Bluffe, is being kicked by Sharper, while Bellmour attempts to pull him away. This design, inspired by the 1710s, was a fitting tribute for Miller's swansong on the London stage. The proscenium arch is adorned with cherubs and putti, symbolizing the theatrical world's celebration of Miller's illustrious career. This evocative image transports us back to the 1730s, offering a glimpse into the world of men and their camaraderie, both on and off the stage.
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