A celebrated public orator [graphic]

Description

Title: A celebrated public orator [graphic]
Creator: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, printmaker
Contributor: Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist, publisher.
Published / Created: [January 1808]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Robert Dighton
Abstract: "William Crowe stands in profile to the right holding his mortar-board in his right hand, his left hand extended, slightly stooping, as if making a speech. He has short thick hair (or wig) and wears bands and cassock under his gown."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Watermark: H S & S.
Countermark: 182[?].
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 27.7 x 20.5 cm, on sheet 30 x 23 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Caricatures
Satires (Visual works) England 1808
Etchings England London 1808
Watermarks (Paper) H S & S.
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Crowe, William, 1745-1829
Subject (Topic): People associated with education & communication
Public speaking
Subjects: Crowe, William, 1745-1829 > Caricatures and cartoons
People associated with education & communication
Public speaking
England > 1808
England > London > 1808
H S & S.

Access: Public
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