Theatrical pleasures / drawn and engraved by Theodore Lane ; six coloured plates.
Published / Created:
London : Published January 1st, 1830, by Thomas M'Lean, 26, Haymarket, [1830]
Physical Description:
6 leaves : chiefly ill. ; 38 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsPN2085 .L36 1830+ OversizeYale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
Six humorous colored plates depicting scenes at the theater.Cover title.Two of the plates, 'Crowding to the pit' and 'Contending for a seat', are listed in George.Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, 14303, 14304BAC: British Art Center copy stitched in original paper wrappers.
Contents:
Crowding to the pit -- Contending for a seat -- Snug in the gallery -- Taken places occupied -- Feasting in the saloon -- Turning out half satisfied.
Subject Terms:
Satire, English. | English wit and humor -- Pictorial works. | Theater -- Humor. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century. | M'Lean, Thomas -- Publisher.