The friend of humanity and the knife-grinder [graphic] : scene: the Borough, in imitation of Mr. Southey's Sapphics.

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Title
The friend of humanity and the knife-grinder [graphic] : scene: the Borough, in imitation of Mr. Southey's Sapphics.
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Canning, George, 1770-1827.
Frere, John Hookham, 1769-1846.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Tierney, George,--1761-1830--Caricatures and cartoons.
Copyright Date
[4 December 1797]
Abstract

"Tierney (not caricatured) stands directed to the right, with left hand raised in reproof to the knife-grinder (right), who pushes his barrow with a shuffling gait. The latter's hat, coat, and breeches are torn and he has a fixed, insinuating grin. Behind him is the door of an alehouse, the sign of the Chequers hanging from a beam inscribed 'Best Brown Stout'. On the lintel is 'Dealer in Brandy Rum & Gin'. Tierney has short hair, wears a round hat, double-breasted coat, and half-boots, and holds a stick. Behind him a street recedes diagonally to the right, the nearest house inscribed 'Tierney & Liberty'. In front of this is a coach with an earl's coronet, and two footmen standing behind; a horseman advances towards it from the right. Beneath the title is etched in two columns the well-known parody of Southey by Frere and Canning published in the second number of the 'Anti-Jacobin' (27 Nov.). ..."--British Museum online catalogue.

Description
Attributed to Gillray, after Sneyd. See British Museum catalogue.
Title etched below image.
To the left of the verse, etched vertically: To the independent electors of the Borough of Southwark this print is most respectfully dedicated.
Two columns of verse below title: Friend of Humy.: "Needy knife-grinder! Whither are you going? Rough is the road, your wheel is out of order ..."
Extent
1 print : etching with stipple on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 37 x 26 cm
Extent of Digitization
This object has been completely digitized.
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library
Call Number
Auchincloss Gillray v. 4

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Etchings--England--London--1797.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1797.
Watermarks (Paper)--J. Whatman.--CtY-BR
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Canning, George, 1770-1827.
Frere, John Hookham, 1769-1846.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Tierney, George,--1761-1830--Caricatures and cartoons.

Access And Usage Rights

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
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7, no. 9045
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 223

Identifiers

Orbis Record
8153715
Object ID (OID)
11823832

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