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William Pitt speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Charles Mordaunt and Mr. Edward Kynaston
Title
[William Pitt speaking in the House of Commons, Sir Charles Mordaunt and Mr. Edward Kynaston] [graphic].
Edition
[Proof before letters].
Publication
[London] : [G. Bickham], [1763]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; sheet 21 x 23 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Notes
Title, printmaker, publisher and date from published state. See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum.
Proof before letters. Cf. No. 4097 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4.
Summary
William Pitt, standing and speaking in the House of Commons, in profile to left, his right arm raised; his face is turned so no features are visible. Beyond him is Sir Charles Mordaunt seated, also in profile with a cocked hat; his mouth sunken as if he is toothless. In the foreground on also seated on bench is Mr Edward Kynaston also shown in profile with an enormous belly, eyes closed and mouth open in a snore.
Format
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Language
English
Added to Catalog
November 14, 2008
Subjects
Genre/Form
Caricatures.
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1763.
Etchings - England - London - 1763.
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