Mr William Penkethman Comedian To Ye Queen Of Great Britain Mezzotint Engraving By JI Smith After R Shmutz Circa.1709 Tasso 45 by 60 cms image

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Mr William Penkethman Comedian To Ye Queen Of Great Britain Mezzotint Engraving By JI Smith After R Shmutz Circa.1709 Tasso 45 by 60 cms imageMr William Penkethman Sworn Comedian to ye Queen of Great Britain. Mezzotint engraving by John Smith 1652 1743 after Johann Rudolf Shmutz 1670 1715. Good early impression on laid paper Circa. 1709. 24. 5 by 34. 5 cms pl. 25. 8 by 35. 5 cms. Sheet. William Penkethman known as Pinkey Ca. 1660 1725. Was a celebrated English comic actor, low comedian, impresario and theatre manager. Known for performing his act whilst riding a donkey. He founded Theatres