Accession number
PML 146857.58
Creator
Sayers, James, 1748-1823.
Published
[London] : Published as the Act directs by Jas. Bretherton, New Bond Street, 20th January 1784.
Credit line
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
Notes
Printmaker's initials almost invisible.
In this state, the letters in the word "Scotch" are fully etched, as opposed to being represented by the letter "S" followed by a long dash.
Item no. 58 of a collection of prints by James Sayers (PML 146857); formerly part of an album of mounted prints, now disbound.
In this state, the letters in the word "Scotch" are fully etched, as opposed to being represented by the letter "S" followed by a long dash.
Item no. 58 of a collection of prints by James Sayers (PML 146857); formerly part of an album of mounted prints, now disbound.
Description
1 print on wove paper : etching & engraving ; image: 222 x 285 mm; plate mark: 233 x 285 mm; sheet: 257 x 319 mm
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Depicts a horizontal Scotsman wrapped in a letter which is floating in the air under a signpost inscribed "To London." The letter bears a round stamp "Free" and is addressed "To the Majority, St. Stephen's Westmr. Free Duke or no Duke". A reference to allegations that the Duke of Portland bribed Scottish M.P.s with money for travel.
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