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Regency actor John Emery singing John Grouse
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Regency actor John Emery singing John Grouse
Popular Regency actor John Emery singing the comic song John Grouse and Mother Goose at Covent Garden Theatre, London, 1808. The actor sings in the stalls in the audience, while the orchestra plays in the pit, and a witch-like Mother Goose acts on stage. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Isaac and George Cruikshank from The Cruikshankian Momus, Pictorial Broadsides and Humorous Song-Headings, John C. Nimmo, London, 1892
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John Emery, a renowned Regency actor, captivates the audience at Covent Garden Theatre in London during a performance of the comic song "John Grouse" in 1808. In this intricately detailed handcoloured copperplate engraving by Isaac and George Cruikshank, Emery is depicted singing in the stalls, surrounded by the rapt attention of the audience. The orchestra plays in the pit below, while a witch-like Mother Goose, complete with pointed hat and long nose, acts out the song on stage. Emery's elegant attire includes a bicorn hat adorned with a feather, a sword at his side, and a sash draped over his shoulder. The actor's cherubic features are accentuated by the gentle touch of the artist's hand, adding to the playful and whimsical atmosphere of the scene. The allegorical elements of the illustration are richly layered, with Cupid and Putti hovering above, and figures of William Nelson and Gardiner in the background. Princess Elizabeth, depicted as a graceful and regal woman, watches the performance from the side. Thomas Park, a volunteer turned artist, captures the moment with his sketchbook in hand. The engraving, titled "John Grouse and Mother Goose," is a frontispiece from The Cruikshankian Momus, Pictorial Broadsides and Humorous Song-Headings, published by John C. Nimmo in London in 1892. This rare and beautiful artwork offers a glimpse into the world of Regency entertainment and the enduring appeal of live theatre.
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