The Xmas academics a combination game at whist / [graphic]

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Title: The Xmas academics a combination game at whist / [graphic]
Alternative Title: Christmas academics
Creator: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker
Contributor: Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811, artist.
Harris, John, approximately 1740-1812, publisher.
Published / Created: [27 February 1799]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd Feby. 27th, 1799, by J. Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill
Abstract: "Satire on Cambridge academics: four dons are playing whist, grimacing at each other; a man standing beside the table holds up his hand spreading his fingers to signal the cards held by a player seated in front of him; an old woman serves wine; two dogs approach the table; on the wall behind is a portrait of Archbishop Synge."--British Museum online catalogue, description of an earlier state
Description: Title from text below image.
Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.
Reissue, with different imprint statement, of a print originally published 20 January 1773 by J. Bretherton. Cf. No. 4728 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 4.
Watermark: J. Ruse 1799.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; October 1959.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 26.7 x 39.5 cm, on sheet 36 x 55 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1773
Etchings England London 1799
Drypoints England London 1799
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching and drypoint with engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Teachers
Card games
Wine
Dogs
Subjects: Teachers
Card games
Wine
Dogs
England > 1773
England > London > 1799

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