[Brook Watson] [graphic]

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Title: [Brook Watson] [graphic]
Creator: Sayers, James, 1748-1823, printmaker
Contributor: Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, publisher.
Published / Created: 31st March 1788.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publd. by Jas. Bretherton
Abstract: "Alderman Watson stands in profile to the right, bending forward, his wooden leg concealed behind a bench (left); he holds out a document with a pendent seal inscribed 'Pension for Services'. From the bench, on which is his hat, hangs a paper inscribed: 'Memda of Importce To say a few short Words about myself Trade Independent &c. one word more I will not receive one Farthing of my Pension till . . . the next Genl Election is over'. The last six words have been scored through."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from British Museum catalogue.
Signed with the monogram of James Sayers.
Mounted on page 9 with three other prints.
Provenance: Charles W. Traylen; May 1960;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 17.8 x 11.2 cm, on sheet 24 x 15 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Caricatures
Soft-ground etchings England London 1788
Material: soft-ground etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England.
Subject (Name): Watson, Brook, 1735-1807
Subject (Topic): Politicians
Pensions
Peg legs
Subjects: Watson, Brook, 1735-1807 > Caricatures and cartoons
Politicians > England
Pensions
Peg legs
England > London > 1788
Eldon, John Scott, Earl of, 1751-1838 > Ownership
Sayers, James, 1748-1823 > Ownership

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