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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]
etching, hand colored
image: 200 x 155 mm; sheet: 235 x 170 mm; mount: 251 x 187 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.229
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.
Alludes to the Westminster election of 1784.
At lower right: No. 12.
Library's copy on paper backing.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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.
Associated names
Humphrey, George, 1739-1826, publisher.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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