Theatrical-mendicants relieved [graphic] : "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / Js. Gillray invt. & fect.

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Title
Theatrical-mendicants relieved [graphic] : "have pity upon all out achès & wantès!" / Js. Gillray invt. & fect.
Alternative Title
New dramatic resource :
Creator
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Covent Garden Theatre.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Kemble, Charles,--1775-1854--Caricatures and cartoons.
Kemble, John Philip,--1757-1823--Caricatures and cartoons.
Northumberland, Hugh Percy,--Duke of,--1742-1817--Caricatures and cartoons.
Siddons, Sarah,--1755-1831--Caricatures and cartoons.
Strand, The (London, England)
Published / Created
1809 January 15
Copyright Date
[15 January 1809]
Publication Place
[London]
Publisher
H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
Abstract

Kemble, in tattered theatrical dress, stands at the gate of Northumberland House in the Strand, holding out his hat and bowing to the obese and oafish-looking Duke of Northumberland, who is placing a "Draft for 10,000 Pounds" in the hat; in his right hand he holds a paper which lists donations. Kemble is followed by his brother Charles and his sister Mrs. Siddons, both of whom are weeping. Her reticule is stuffed with papers and is inscribed "Humble solicitations..."

Description
Title etched below image.
Extent
1 print : etching & aquatint on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 27 x 36 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. 11

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Format
still image
Genre
Aquatints--England--London--1809.
Etchings--England--London--1809.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1809.
Subject (Name)
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Covent Garden Theatre.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Kemble, Charles,--1775-1854--Caricatures and cartoons.
Kemble, John Philip,--1757-1823--Caricatures and cartoons.
Northumberland, Hugh Percy,--Duke of,--1742-1817--Caricatures and cartoons.
Siddons, Sarah,--1755-1831--Caricatures and cartoons.
Strand, The (London, England)
Subject (Topic)
Fires--England--London.
Fools & jesters.
Harlequin (Fictitious character)

Access And Usage Rights

Access
Public
Rights
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Citation
Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11413
Wright, T. Historical and descriptive account of the caricatures by James Gillray, no. 567
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 368

Identifiers

Orbis Record
8338586
Object ID (OID)
11861207

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