The rake's progress at the University. [graphic]. No. 3

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Title: The rake's progress at the University. [graphic]. No. 3
Contributor: Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [approximately 22 October 1806]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Hannah Humphrey?
Abstract: "The undergraduate (right) finds himself face to face with the Master who is walking with a Fellow across the College quadrangle. He stops, putting his hand to his cap, while his dog tries to take cover behind his legs and gown. A college servant behind him (right) raises a broom to smite the intruding dog. The background is part of the side of the Chapel or Hall with the rooms at right angles to it. After the title: The Master's Wig the guilty wight appals Who brings his Dog within the College walk.' 22 October 1806
Description: Title etched below image.
State without imprint as described in British Museum catalogue no. 10641: Publish'd October 22d 1806-by Hh. Humphrey- No27 St James's Street London.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Two lines of caption text enclosed in large brackets following title: The Master Wig the guilty wight appals, who brings his dog within the college walls.
Print numbered with ms. anotation in upper margin: 154.
Provenance: Seven Gables; September 1968; Sotheby's Lot 238 [Car. II] to Seven Gables; July 2, 1968.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 15.5 x 23.1 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1806
Etchings England London 1806
Aquatints England London 1806
Material: etching with some aquatint ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Dogs
Students
Teachers
Universities & colleges
Subjects: Dogs
Students
Teachers
Universities & colleges
England > 1806
England > London > 1806

Access: Public
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