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James Gillray
1756-1815
A slice of Glo'ster cheese / Js. Gy. desn. et fect.
hand colored etching
image: 24.2 x 11.9 cm; plate: 25 x 12.8 cm; sheet: 27.3 x 14.8 cm
Peel 2868
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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Design in an oval. A whole length caricature-portrait of Prince William Frederick of Gloucester in profile to the right wearing military uniform. He is very thin, elongated, and knock-kneed, and stands with his right hand in his breeches pocket. His profile resembles that of his uncle, George III.
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