Hippisley, William Hogarth, 1730-1740 (c.)

Two copies of portrait of the actor john hippisley, one drawn on recto of the sheet and the other on verso, in character as sir francis gripe, in centlivre's 'the busy body'; whole length, standing, holding cane, pointing to the side; after hogarth, one in the same direction on red surface, the other in reverse. Pen and ink with graphite and white. Date: 1730-1740 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 141 mm (sheet); Width: 92 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: John Hippsley. Collection: British Museum. Hippisley (BM Cc,3.66)