Wisdom guiding the hand of Fortune [graphic].

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Title: Wisdom guiding the hand of Fortune [graphic].
Published / Created: [1775?]
Publication Place: Dublin
Publisher: T. Walker
Abstract: Fortune, blindfolded and with one foot on her wheel, is guided by Wisdom who wears a plumed helmet and carries a spear. They stand on a cloud while a putto walks between them showering banknotes on the Hibernian Magazine's readers, who celebrate on the right side of the foreground, while snakes and demonic figures are kept at bay to the left
Description: Title from item.
Place of publication from Plomer's Dictionaries of printers and booksellers, p. 404; T. (Thomas) Walker, publisher of the Hibernian Magazine, was located at Dame Street, Dublin from 1770-1786.
At top of image: "Frontispiece" (probably from the Hibernian Magazine ca. 1775).
Provenance: Mrs. Warren Creamer ; May, 1978 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 103 x 171 mm., on sheet 13 x 21 cm.
Language: English

Genre: Frontispieces
Periodical illustrations
Engravings Ireland Dublin 1775
Etchings Ireland Dublin 1775
Material: etching & engraving ;
Subjects: Ireland > Dublin > 1775

Access: Public
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