J. Barrow
active 1784
The state spanials [sic] after the duck
Published
[London] : Pubd. by J. Barrow Feby. 28, 1784, White Lion Bull Stairs, Surry Side Black Friars Bridge, [1784]
etching & stipple
image: 196 x 336 mm; plate mark: 224 x 353 mm; sheet: 217 x 336 mm
Peel 3262
Notes
Title from item.
Printmaker from George.
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
Printmaker from George.
Library's copy trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Seven nude men swim in a river with grassy banks, pursuing a frightened duck which is saying, "How these hungry Whelps Strive for me". Among them are Charles Fox and Lord North. The title refers to a favorite plebeian sport of duck hunting with spaniels.
Associated names
Barrow, J., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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