James Gillray
1756-1815
At the opera.
Published
[London] : Pubd. Octr. 4th 1791 by H. Humphrey, N. 18 Old Bond Street, [1791]
hand colored etching
image: 123 x 82 mm; plate: 123 x 82 mm; sheet: 137 x 95 mm
Peel 2884
Notes
Printmaker from George.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Lady Cecilia Johnston, a thin and elderly lady (three-quarter length) much caricatured, in profile to the right, sits very alert and erect, her arms folded. Her hair is decorated with feathers and ribbons.
Associated names
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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