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James Gillray
1756-1815
The fall of Phaeton
[London] : : Pub. July 1st 1788. by S.W. Fores N. 3 Piccadilly, [1788]
etching, hand colored
image: 232 x 343 mm; plate mark: 249 x 353 mm; sheet: 260 x 364 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.221
Notes
By James Gillray.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Print shows the Prince of Wales falling headlong from his high phaeton, and about to land on Mrs. Fitzherbert, who lies face downwards on the ground, on hands and knees, her petticoats over her head, leaving her posteriors bare. The reins have broken, the horses, which are drawn with much spirit, are running away (right to left). In the background is a wall, over which appears the head of an interested military officer. A yokel seated on the wall lifts his hands in astonishment.
Associated names
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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