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Print (Line etching)
The R.\t hon.\ble CATCH Singers.
James Gillray, William Humphrey
May 2 1783 (1783-1783)
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator/Artist/Maker
James Gillray (Etcher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Museum Object Number
1984.0041
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Complete Details
Object Number
1984.0041
Object Name
Print (Line etching)
Title
The R.\t hon.\ble CATCH Singers.
Category
Prints and Maps
Creator (Role)
James Gillray (Etcher); William Humphrey (Publisher)
Place of Origin
London; London; England; United Kingdom; Europe
Date
May 2 1783 (1783-1783)
Mark/Signature/Inscription/Label
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower left beneath image
Inscription: J.Gillray fecit
Type: Inscription
Location: Lower right beneath image
Inscription: Pub\d May 2.\d 1783. by W.Humphrey N.\o 227 Strand
Mark/Signature: Yes
Subject(s)
- Caricature
- Social/political commentary
Materials
- Ink
- Watercolor
- Paper (laid)
Techniques
- Etched
- Hand colored
- Painted
Dimensions (inches)
11.45 (H) x 15.68 (W) x 9.5 (Image H) x 12.39 (Image W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
29.09 (H) x 39.82 (W) x 24.2 (Image H) x 31.47 (Image W)
Measurement Notes
H at left. W at bottom. Plate H: 10.0 in. (25.3 cm). Plate W: 13.9 in. (35.2 cm). Chain interval: 3.0-3.2 cm; laid lines per cm not measured.
Publisher Summary
W. Humphrey
Publisher Date
05/02/1783
Place of Publication
No. 227 Strand, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe
Publisher Name
W. Humphrey
Edition Watermark
Top center, bottom half of a shield with fleur de lis pendant and script initials "VGL(?)" below; unidentified