James Gillray
1756-1815
At church.
Published
[London] : Pubd. Octr. 4th 1791 by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street, [1791]
etching, hand-colored
image: 120 x 75 mm; plate: 127 x 78 mm; sheet: 138 x 90 mm
Peel 2749
Notes
Artist from George.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A fat Mrs. Hobart (three-quarter length) sits directed to the left, fast asleep, her mouth open, her hands folded at her waist. Her face is blotched with drink; she wears a small hat from the back of which hangs a veil.
Associated names
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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