The monster [graphic]

Description

Title: The monster [graphic]
Creator: Nixon, John, -1818, printmaker
Contributor: Harding, E. 1755-1840, publisher.
Published / Created: [9 July 1790]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd 9 July, 1790, by E. Harding, Fleet Street, according to act of Parliament
Abstract: "Williams stands in the dock in profile to the right, his hands resting on a desk or board on which are writing materials and sprays of foliage. He resembles British Museum satire no. 7731, but is less good-looking. In front is the panelled side of the dock surmounted by spikes. In the background (left) behind the dock a man stands or sits full face, with head bent down."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Signed JN [monogram] in lower right corner of image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Temporary local subject terms: Monsters: 'The Monster,' Renwick Williams -- Dock of Old Bailey.
Provenance: Suckling.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 21 x 14 cm
Language: English

Genre: Trials, litigation, etc
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Etchings England London 1790
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Williams, Renwick
Subject (Topic): Criminals
Judicial proceedings
Subjects: Williams, Renwick > Trials, litigation, etc
Criminals
Judicial proceedings
England > 1790
England > London > 1790

Access: Public
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