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Print (Etching)
WAR of POSTS
Thomas Colley, William Humphrey
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
Thomas Colley (Etcher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1981.0054
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1981.0054
Object Name
Print (Etching)
Title
WAR of POSTS
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
Thomas Colley (Etcher); William Humphrey (Publisher and seller)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: T. Colley Fec..\t
Type: Inscription
Location: Bottom center
Inscription: Sold by W Humprhey 227 Strand London
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Social/political commentary
Materials
- Ink
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched
Dimensions (inches)
10.9 (H) x 17 (W) x 8.3 (Image H) x 12.5 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
27.7 (H) x 43.1 (W) x 21.1 (Image H) x 31.7 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H (at left): 9.6 in. (24.3 cm). Plate W (at bottom): 13.8 in. (35.0 cm). Chain interval: 2.7-2.9 cm; 8 laid lines per cm.
Publisher Summary
W. Humphrey
Place of Publication
No. 227 Strand, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
W. Humphrey
Edition State
II or later
Edition Watermark
J WHATMAN
Edition Notes
The first issue of this satire was published by W. Richardson, who moved to 174 near Surrey Street in 1783. It is not known when Humphrey obtained the plate. This is a second state or later.