W. Lewis
Mr Aylett
[London] : Pubd Novr 24. 1786 by W. Lewis N° 15 Great Newport Street, [1786]
etching
sheet: 329 x 205 mm
Peel 1808
Notes
London attorney Edward Aylett was found guilty of perjury and sentenced to stand in the pillory for one hour in the Palace Yard, Westminster.
Library's copy trimmed with loss of imprint.
Library's copy trimmed with loss of imprint.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Print shows Aylett standing to front in the pillory, whole length, looking downwards. A realistic representation, not caricatured. Includes inscription: 'Drawn & Etch'd by the Person who had permission to stand next the Pillory.' Cf. George.
Associated names
Lewis, W., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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