Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden rudder a clown or buffoon

a clown or buffoon

A corpulent man is holding three wigs on a stand

was Governor of Gibraltar 1779-83 during which time he defended the colony from Spanish attack

easier and quicker

with verses beneath

Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden rudder a clown or buffoon'Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent Garden', 1732. Scene of John Rich's triumphant entry into Covent Garden with a procession of performers and props passing through the piazza. On December 7th 1732, John Rich moved his playhouse at Lincoln's Inn Fields to Covent Garden, the theatre later became the Royal Opera House. Below the image is a set of verse.