John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle

Copied Jonathan Scott Hartley, John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle, modeled 1889, painted plaster, 28 5⁄8 x 24 5⁄8 x 16 5⁄8 in. (72.7 x 62.5 x 42.2 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist, XX49
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Artwork Details

Title
John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle
Artist
Date
modeled 1889
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
28 5⁄8 x 24 5⁄8 x 16 5⁄8 in. (72.7 x 62.5 x 42.2 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of the artist
Mediums
Mediums Description
painted plaster
Classifications
Subjects
  • Portrait male — Gilbert, John — bust
  • Literature — Sheridan — School for Scandal
  • Dress — historic — eighteenth century dress
  • Performing arts — theater — performer
Object Number
XX49
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/XX49

Artwork Description

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.