Object Number 1959.0098.014

Object Name

Print (Etching)

Title

Grand Papa's Wig

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Louis Leopold Boilly (Artist)
1761-1845

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Origin Notes

Origin is probably London, England. The fact that the legend is in English appears to be why this print is attributed to London.

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Lower left within image; L Boilly

Subjects

Social/political commentary

Materials

Ink; Watercolor; Paper (wove)

Techniques

Etched, Hand colored, Painted

Dimensions (inches)

9.67 (H) , 7.41 (W) , 8.75 (Image H) , 6.19 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

24.56 (H) , 18.82 (W) , 8.75 (Image H) , 6.19 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Plate marks not available.

Place of Publication

London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Watermark

none

Coloring

Hand colored

Object Description

Text available soon.