John Gilbert As Sir Peter Teazle

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: Jonathan Scott Hartley
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: plaster
bronze
Mediums Description: painted plaster
Classifications: Sculpture
Subjects: Performing arts — theater — performer
Portrait male — Gilbert, John — bust
Literature — Sheridan — School for Scandal
Dress — historic — eighteenth century dress
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.