The Xmas academics a combination game at whist / [graphic]Bretherton, James, approximately 1730-1806, printmaker[20 January 1773]eng"Satire on Cambridge academics: four dons are playing whist, grimacing at each other; a man standing beside the table holds up his hand spreading his fingers to signal the cards held by a player seated in front of him; an old woman serves wine; two dogs approach the table; on the wall behind is a portrait of Archbishop Synge."--British Museum online catalogueTitle from text below imageInitial letters of artist's name in signature form a monogram.Sheet trimmed to plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: Games: Whist -- Cambridge: Combination Room -- Archbishop Singe -- Christmas.