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Abel Drugger, from Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist', in a posture of combat. Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1777, after Roberts.
- Roberts, fl. 18th century.
- Date
- 1791
- Reference
- 36891i
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Credit: Abel Drugger, from Ben Jonson's 'The alchemist', in a posture of combat. Engraving by J. Thornthwaite, 1777, after Roberts. Wellcome Collection. Public Domain Mark
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Description
Abel Drugger is the ingenuous tobacconist in Jonson's 1610 play. David Garrick's performance of the role in 1743 made the character well-known, and the play was often revised to include more scenes featuring Drugger. Garrick retired from acting in 1776, a year before this print was made
Publication/Creation
1791
Physical description
1 print : line engraving with etching
Lettering
The alchemist. Act scene. Mr. Garrick in the character of Abel Drugger. Roberts del. Thornthwaite sc.
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 36891i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores