[Charity] [graphic].

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Title: [Charity] [graphic].
Contributor: Bobbin, Tim, 1708-1786, artist.
Orme, Edward, 1775-1848, publisher.
Published / Created: [4 June 1810]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. June 4, 1810, by Edwd. Orme, London
Abstract: A wretchedly clothed soldier with a peg-leg leans heavily on a crutch under his left arm, With a pitiful, pleading expression on his face, he holds out his tattered hat in both hands, a walking stick clutched in his right hand, as he gazes up at an unseen figure
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Based on Tim Bobbin's Human passions delineated, first published in 1773. Tim Bobbin is the pseudonym of John Collier.
Tim Bobbin's Human passions delineated, first published in 1773. Tim Bobbin is the pseudonym of John Collier.
Dedication page to a series of at least 25 plates based on Tim Bobbin's Human passions delineated: Respectfully inscribed to the noblemen, gentlemen, and tradesmen of Lancashire, more particularly of Manchester by the publisher.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: Grosvenor Prints ; July 2008 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 16.3 x 21.2 cm, on sheet 19 x 25.6 cm
Language: English

Genre: Engravings England London 1810
Etchings England London 1810
Satires (Visual works) England 1810
Material: etching & stipple engraving ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Beggars
Charity
Disabled veterans
Peg legs
Poverty
Soldiers
Subjects: Beggars
Charity
Disabled veterans
Peg legs
Poverty
Soldiers
England > London > 1810
England > 1810

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