An antiquarian [graphic]

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Title: An antiquarian [graphic]
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Holland, William, active 1782-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: Octr. 23, 1789.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford St.
Abstract: A very plain, elderly man peers through a quizzing glass at an upright Egyptian mummy. He gapes in astonishment at finding the mummy grinning at him. The mummy case is on the left. Below in front of it are a tall vase and a recumbent Sphinx with a very pretty contemporary face and hair-do.
Description: Title from caption etched below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher's announcement at bottom of plate: In Holland's exhibition rooms may be seen the largest collection in Europe of humorous prints. Admit. 1 shillg.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Printmaker's name partially erased from this impression; matted to 62 x 47 cm.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. iv; May 1954;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 36 x 27 cm
Language: English

Access: Public
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