'The Man of Taste, Rich's Triumphant Entry', 18th century. Artist: William Hogarth

'The Man of Taste, Rich's Triumphant Entry', 18th century.  Artist: William Hogarth

1-192-402 - © London Museum/Heritage-Images

'The Man of Taste, Rich's Triumphant Entry', 18th century. A procession marking John Rich's entry into Covent Garden. On the right a carriage is being pulled by satyrs and driven by a harlequin who declares 'Rich for ever'. John Rich was the son of Christopher Rich, who was the manager of the theatre in Drury Lane and The New Theatre, Lincoln's Field Inns. John Rich succeeded his father after his death.


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People Information

Creator
  1. William Hogarth, attributed to: British, English: Artist, painter, printmaker, engraver
Subject
  1. John Rich: British: Theatre manager

Medium
  1. Engraving

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Performing Arts

Locations & Buildings Other

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Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5054x3451
File Size : 51,098kb


Aliases

  1. D 1305
  1. 0330001121
  1. 1-192-402
  1. 1121
  1. 1192402
  1. D 1305

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  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.


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