George Colman

Sir Joshua Reynolds (after), 1723 - 1792


George Colman

Sir Joshua Reynolds (after) 1723 - 1792

Summary

Goerge Colman was born in Florence in 1732, and educated at Westminster and Oxford. He was called to the bar but gave up this profession for literary pursuits. He was the author of the 'Jealous Wife', 'Clandestine Marriage' and other plays as well as some translations from the classics. He was also manager of the Haymarket Theatre. He died in 1794.


Object Name

George Colman

accession number

1920.473

Place of creation

Europe

Support

paper

Medium

Credit

Dr David Lloyd Roberts bequest, 1920


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