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Paine, London, 20th December 1795.\r\n\r\nHenry Bunbury’s depiction of Act iii, scene v of <i>As You Like It</i> was engraved by Charles Knight (ca.1743–1826). Bunbury (1750-1811), a Royal Academician and friend of actor David Garrick, specialised in theatrical subjects and caricature and his works were popular subjects for engravings. The scene from <i>As You Like It</i> shows the disguised Rosalind, accompanied by Celia and Corin, finding the young shepherd Silvius declaring his love to the reluctant Phebe. Beneath the image is a dedication from Bunbury: \r\n‘To Mrs Jordan / In Gratitude for the Pleasure received from her Inimitable Performance as Rosalind’. \r\n\r\nDorothy Jordan (also known as Dorothea and Dora, 1761–1816) excelled in comedy roles, and was highly praised for her performances as Shakespeare’s cross dressing characters. She first appeared as Rosalind in 1787 at Drury Lane and continued to play the part until her retirement from the stage in 1815. 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