Jonathan Scott HartleyAmerican, 1845–1912John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle
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Where is “John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle” now? Collection: Smithsonian American Art Museum, Washington, D.C. Unknown.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Washington, D.C., United States
The owner is known; whether it is on view today is not.
- In this state since
- Source
- The museum
About the sculpture
Jonathan Scott Hartley shows John Gilbert in the role of Sir Peter Teazle from Richard Sheridan’s popular play The School for Scandal (1777). Even as a young man, Gilbert was known for his humorous portrayals of old men and he was recognized in America for keeping alive the traditions of English comedy. During his long career, he performed in Boston, New York, and London and was the acting manager at Wallack’s Theater in New York.
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Details
- Accession number
- XX49
What it shows
In the catalog
Sources
- Smithsonian American Art Museum
- Image: Smithsonian American Art Museum — CC0
