Horror personified [graphic].

Description

Title: Horror personified [graphic].
Creator: Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, printmaker
Contributor: Woodward, G. M. approximately 1760-1809, publisher.
Published / Created: [27 May 1797]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. May 27, 1797, by G.M. Woodward, Berners Street
Abstract: A grotesque demon-like figure looks toward the viewer with terror in his huge eyes; his left thumb in his mouth. In front of him is a raging fire in a pot and a snake with a barbed tongue and sharp teeth who raises its head towards the demon's right arm. Below the pot are two lines: Let thy eyes, little saucers be, Frigthen all the world but me!
Description: Title etched above image.
Numbered 'Plate 5' in upper left corner.
Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Olio of good breeding. London : Printed for the author, [1797].
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Provenance: Print Shop ; October 1959.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 21.2 x 15.1 cm, on sheet 27 x 21 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1797
Etchings England London 1797
Book illustrations
Material: etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Demons
Fear
Fire
Snakes
Subjects: Demons
Fear
Fire
Snakes
England > 1797
England > London > 1797

Access: Public
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