A Demosthenean attitude [graphic].

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Title: A Demosthenean attitude [graphic].
Creator: Collings, Samuel, printmaker
Contributor: Wells, William, active 1777-1784, publisher.
Published / Created: May 1st, 1790.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd as the act directs, by Bentley & Co.
Abstract: "A half length portrait of Fox, looking to the left, in his accustomed attitude when speaking: legs bent, hat in his right hand with his right arm raised as if to make a downward thrust. His hair is unkempt, his stockings ungartered, his shoes unlatched, and he holds the end of his shirt which escapes from under his waistcoat"--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Plate from: Attic miscellany, v. i, p. 285.
Temporary local subject terms: Speaking -- Reference to Demosthenes, 384-322 B.C.
Collings's signature not present, probably cropped. Cf. George.
Mounted to 25 x 18 cm., mounted to 37 x 23 cm.
Provenance: Alfred Bowditch Collection ; Dec. 1966 ;
Extent: 1 print : sheet 19 x 12 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Periodical illustrations
Engravings England London 1790
Etchings England London 1790
Material: etching, stipple engraving & drypoint ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1790
England > London > 1790

Access: Public
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