A proof of the refin'd feelings of an amiable character, lately a candidate for a certain ancient city [graphic].

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Title: A proof of the refin'd feelings of an amiable character, lately a candidate for a certain ancient city [graphic].
Alternative Title: Proof of the refined feelings of an amiable character ...
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Published / Created: [June 1796?]
Publication Place: London?
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: "A spectacled man, wearing riding-dress with spurred top-boots, seizes a stout lady by the hair and flourishes a riding-whip, saying, "Pro bono Patriae". A younger man (left) puts his hand on his shoulder, saying, "I'll support you". He is wildly cheered by an election crowd (left), who wave their hats. The lady's feathered bonnet lies on the ground, her hair streams down her back, and she holds out her arms in terror. A group of cathedral clergy stand on the right watching with gestures and expressions of alarm and disapproval. Behind is a square church tower (right) with pinnacles."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker and questionable date of publication from British Museum catalogue.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Temporary local subject terms: Elections: reference to elections, 1796 -- Clergy: cathedral clergy -- Buildings: cathedral -- Abuse of women.
Provenance: Old Print Shop ; 1961.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25 x 35 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1796
Etchings England London 1796
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership
England > 1796
England > London > 1796

Access: Public
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