The thunderer [graphic].
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Description
- Title
- The thunderer [graphic].
- Creator
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
- Contributor
- Darchery, Elizabeth, approximately 1739-1819, publisher.
- Published / Created
- [20 August 1782]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pubd. Augt. 20th, 1782, by Eh. D'Achery, St. James's Street
- Abstract
-
Outside a tavern called The Whirligig, Col. Tarleton brandishes his sword while making a boastful speech about his military exploits. Behind him stands the Prince of Wales, headless, but identifiable by the ostrich plumes which replace his features. Above the tavern door the figure of a prostitute serves as the sign of the house
- Description
-
Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Text following title: Vide: Every man in his humour, alter'd from Ben Johnson.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark. - Extent
- 1 print : sheet 35 x 25 cm
- Language
-
English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 782.08.20.01+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1782
Etchings England London 1782 - Material
- etching ; and wove paper.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Geographic)
- England
- Subject (Name)
-
Tarleton, Lieutenant-General 1754-1833 (Banastre),
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 - Subject (Topic)
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Taverns (Inns)
Courtesans
Clothing & dress - Subjects
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Tarleton, Lieutenant-General (Banastre), 1754-1833 > Caricatures and cartoons
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 > Caricatures and cartoons
Taverns (Inns)
Courtesans
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1782
England > London > 1782
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Catalog Record
- 6819228
- Object ID (OID)
- 10724642
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