Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden Size:XL: 90 x 60cm Each bridge has a drawbridge

Each bridge has a drawbridge

wearing a hat with a bow

showing Mr Lunardi's Balloon as exhibited in 1784

others as characters from the Commedia dell'Arte including Pulcinello

Rich's Glory or his Triumphant Entry into Covent-Garden Size:XL: 90 x 60cm Each bridge has a drawbridge'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.