Varnish apprehends Fidelia, disguised as a man, inside his house; a footboy enters to tell him that his coach has arrived. Engraving by Rivers after W.M. Craig.

  • Craig, William Marshall, 1763 or 1764-1829.
Date:
11 July 1796
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42994i
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An episode in The plain dealer by William Wycherley, adapted by Isaac Bickerstaff, act IV, scene 3: a conversation between the characters Fidelia (disguised as a man) and Varnish

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London (Strand) : Printed for G. Cawthorn, British Library, 11 July 1796.

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1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 12 x 8 cm

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The plain-dealer. Fide. Pray, sir, don't be rude. Var. Rude, you rascal, who are you? Craig del. Rivers sc.

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Wellcome Collection 42994i

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