To all encouragers of arts & sciences this portrait of the inimitable Mr. James Moss ... [graphic]

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Title: To all encouragers of arts & sciences this portrait of the inimitable Mr. James Moss ... [graphic]
Alternative Title: To all encouragers of arts and sciences this portrait of the inimitable Mr. James Moss ...
Inimitable Mr. James Moss
Creator: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Contributor: Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist.
Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, publisher.
Published / Created: [15 May 1773]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd as the act directs May 15th, 1773, by J. Bretherton, No. 134 New Bond Street
Abstract: "Satire on the dog-dealer James Moss; whole length, walking to left on a road beside a wooden fence, carrying two puppies inside his coat, holding hat in his right hand, the left in his pocket; he appears to be blind or very short-sighted; the towers of Westminster Abbey in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from dedication etched below image.
Title continues: ... is with great respect dedicated by his & their obedient humble servant, H.W.B.
Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Mounted to 27 x 19 cm.
Provenance: Suckling; May 1956.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 228 x 170 mm
Language: English

Genre: Portrait prints
Satires (Visual works) England 1773
Etchings England London 1773
Material: etching with drypoint ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Westminster Abbey,
Subject (Topic): Dogs
Fences
Subjects: Westminster Abbey
Dogs
Fences
England > 1773
England > London > 1773

Access: Public
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