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The mayor returning thanks to Ld. Am-t, at the same time had the honour to kiss an ass
Title
The mayor returning thanks to Ld. Am-t, at the same time had the honour to kiss an ass [graphic].
Publication
[London] : Pub. by H Humphrey, No. 18 New Bond Street, [1 August 1780]
Physical Description
1 print : etching, hand-colored ; sheet 14 x 18 cm
Medium
laid paper
Notes
Title from caption in image.
Sheet trimmed to plate mark.
Reissue by a different publisher.
Initials of the publisher forms a monogram.
Publication date from British Museum catalogue.
Summary
"Lord Amherst (left), in uniform, stands in profile to the left, his right hand on a post inscribed "10,,000 £". His breeches are lowered, and he holds up his coat-tails in his left hand. The Lord Mayor (Kennett, see BMSat 5688, 5689) kneels behind him; he holds his hat in his hand, and wears a large bag-wig and sword. Behind him stands an obese alderman in a furred gown; he holds his hat in his right hand, a long staff in his left."--British Museum Catalogue.
Variant and related titles
Mayor returning thanks to Lord Amherst
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 06, 2004
References
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5, no. 5690
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1780.
Etchings - England - London - 1780.
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