John Rich as Harlequin

Creator

The New York Public Library

Creator Biography

Artist and engraver unknown.

The New York Public Library, New York, American, founded 1895 (publisher of reproduction).

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Creation Date

1964 (reproduction), 1753 (original)

Medium

Engraving (original)

Dimensions

20 7/8 × 14 15/16 in. (53 × 38 cm)

Credit Line

Purchase by the Department of Art History, 2025

Accession Number

2025.116.4

Description

This print is part of a larger portfolio of twelve etchings, engravings, and lithographs (2025.116.1–2025.116.12) whose overarching record can be found here. Dated 1634–1870, the portfolio was published to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of the Dance Collection at The New York Public Library. The record for the original print can be found on The New York Public Library Digital Collections.