Courier Francois [graphic]Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmakerJuly 1st, 1771.engfreA French courier rides a galloping post-horse to the left while raising his whip; a building with the sign "Poste Royale" is visible in the backgroundTitle etched below image.Initial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.T. Scratchley is the pseudonym of Matthias Darly.One of several prints after Bunbury of similar design and varying size. See no. 5056 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.