The magic lantern, Paul before Felix [graphic].

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Title: The magic lantern, Paul before Felix [graphic].
Alternative Title: Paul before Felix
Creator: Sandby, Paul, 1731-1809, printmaker
Published / Created: [1753]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Satire with Hogarth as a magic lantern projecting a parody of his 'Paul before Felix'.
Description: Title, printmaker, and publication date from British Museum catalogue.
A satire on Hogarth by Paul Sandby.
On page 291 in volume 3. Sheet trimmed to: 17.4 x 22.9 cm.
Provenance: George Steevens bequeathed this collection to William Windham (1750-1810). At Windham's death, the collection was put up for sale on 20 July 1810 and was bought in by Mrs. Windham at 292 guineas; by descent through the Windham family; Sotheby's, 17 February 1919 to Dyson Perrins for £400; Sotheby's sale including Property of the Late C.W. Dyson Perrins, Esq., 11 June 1959, lot 100 purchased by Maggs Bros. for W.S. Lewis for £1300.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 17.1 x 23.7 cm, on sheet 29 x 38 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1753
Etchings England London 1753
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Hogarth, William, 1697-1764
Subjects: Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1753
England > London > 1753
Steevens, George, 1736-1800 > Ownership
Perrins, Charles William Dyson, 1864-1958 > Ownership

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