A bore [graphic]

Description

Title: A bore [graphic]
Creator: Smith, Charles Loraine, 1751-1835, printmaker
Contributor: Bretherton, Charles, approximately 1760-1783, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 April 1782]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd April 6th 1782 by Chs. Bretherton
Abstract: Three men seated at the table, the one in the center with a fierce, 'boar-like' face. With his right hand he points to a paper "Ext-----y Gazette" which lies on the table, while with his left hand he literally button-holes the man on his left. The man on his right slouches in his chair as he dozes with his mouth open and his hand in his vest pocket
Description: TItle from item.
On verso: Letter 'E' stamped in lower right corner.
Provenance: Bernard Quaritch; January 2008; Bloomsbury, Sale 635, lot 701; December 19-20, 2007.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 20.3 x 26.5 cm, on sheet 24 x 30 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1782
Etchings England London 1782
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Conversation
Men
Subjects: Conversation
Men
England > 1782
England > London > 1782

Access: Public
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