Returning from Brooks's
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James Gillray
1756-1815
Returning from Brooks's
[London] : Published April 13, 1784, by G Humphrey, No 48 Long Acre, [1784]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.229
Published:
[London] : Published April 13, 1784, by G. Humphrey, No. 48 Long Acre, [1784]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
Attribution uncertain; tentatively attributed to Gillray by George.
Alludes to the Westminster election of 1784.
At lower right: No. 12.
Library's copy on paper backing.
Summary:
Oval design showing the Prince of Wales, drunk and staggering along supported by Fox and by Sam House. He wears a 'Fox' favour and a Prince of Wales plume in his hat.
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