The devil's darning needle (original drawing). [art original]

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Title: The devil's darning needle (original drawing). [art original]
Creator: Newton, Richard, 1777-1798, artist
Published / Created: [1795]
Publication Place: London?
Abstract: A grossly elongated figure is caricatured as a devil's darning needle presumably making humorous reference to both the dragonfly and the evil of the unidentified subject
Description: Title from caption inscribed below image.
Drawing executed in pencil with title written in ink over graphite text.
A preparatory drawing for a print published under the same title by W. Holland in 1795.
For further information, consult library staff.
Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 28 x 12 cm, mounted to 33 x 19 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures
Satires (Visual works) England 1795
Graphite drawings British 18th century
Material: graphite pencil and pen & black ink ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Devil
Subjects: Devil
England > 1795
British > 18th century

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Richard Newton, The Devil's Darning Needle. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.