An episode in The merry wives of Windsor: Ford raises a stick to beat Falstaff disguised as Mrs Ford's maid's aunt. Stipple engraving by T. Ryder, 1801, after J. Durno.
- Durno, James, 1755/6-1795.
- Date:
- June 4. 1801
- Reference:
- 676559i
- Pictures
About this work
Publication/Creation
London (the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall; & No. 90 Cheapside) : J. & J. Boydell, June 4. 1801.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; image 44 x 59.3 cm
Lettering
A room in Ford's house - Falstaff in women's clothes led by Mrs Page. Ford. I'll prat her: - Out of my doors, you witch! [beats him] you hag, you baggage, you polecat, you ronyon! out! out! I'll conjure you, I'll fortune-tell you. [Exit Falstaff. Painted by Jas. Durno. Engraved by Thos. Ryder
Impression catalogued lacks lettering and imprint, here supplied from British Museum catalogue
Reference
Wellcome Collection 676559i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores