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Courier Francois
Title
Courier Francois [graphic] / HWBunbury delin. ; T. Scratchley f.
Publication
[London] : Pubd. by T. Scratchley accor. to act, July 1st, 1771.
Physical Description
1 print : etching with rocker and drypoint ; plate mark 25.2 x 35.2 cm, on sheet 27 x 38 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Notes
Title etched below image.
Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.
T. Scratchley is the pseudonym of Matthias Darly.
One of several prints after Bunbury of similar design and varying size. See no. 5056 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Summary
A French courier rides a galloping post-horse to the left while raising his whip; a building with the sign "Poste Royale" is visible in the background.
Format
Images
Language
English; French
Added to Catalog
November 23, 2011
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1771.
Etchings - England - London - 1771.
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