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The little farthing rush light
Title
The little farthing rush light [graphic] / IC [monogram].
Publication
London : Pub. Octr. 3 by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly, [3 October 1792?]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; sheet 25 x 34 cm
Medium
laid paper
Notes
Title etched below image.
Not by Isaac Cruikshank. See British Museum catalogue.
Date of imprint from British Museum catalogue.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher's announcement following imprint: Where may be seen the largest collection of caratures [sic] in the world. Admitnce 1shg.
Summary
"Five heads surround a taper whose flame is the head in profile to the left of George III. The taper rises from the centre of a crown which rests on a tasselled cushion in the foreground. On the left is Sheridan in profile, his face disfigured by drink, puffing angrily; next is Fox facing three-quarter length to the right, with a fierce expression. Next is the Prince of Wales, alarmed and rather fierce; beside him is Mrs. Fitzherbert, wearing breeches round her shoulders, one leg terminating in a garter inscribed 'Honi Soit...' The ribbon of her night-cap is decorated with the Prince's feathers and 'Ich dien'. On the extreme right is Grey, puffing intently, his blast directed at the back of the King's head. All the others puff awry, and the light burns steadily. All the men wear night-caps and shirts open at the neck."--British Museum online catalogue.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
November 03, 2006
References
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 6, no. 8283
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1789.
Etchings - England - London - 1789.
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