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Robert Dighton
1752-1814
A master parson & his journeyman
Published
[London] : Pubd by Dighton, Spring Gardens. May. 1812, May 1812.
hand colored etching
plate mark: 275 x 211 mm; sheet: 286 x 222 mm
Peel 1950
Notes
Lettered with title, text within image and publication line "Pubd by Dighton, Spring Gardens. May. 1812."
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A grossly obese bishop, almost spherical, walks with a lean parson, right to left, and slightly towards the spectator. Both wear hat, gown, and bands. Their features are not dissimilar in type, but one is gross, carbuncled, and surly, the other lean and melancholy. One has a ticket for a 'Turtle Dinner' tucked into his waistcoat, the other holds a large Bible in both hands.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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