Pulpit eloquence [graphic]

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Title: Pulpit eloquence [graphic]
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor: Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 January 1795]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. Jany. 6th, 1795, by H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
Abstract: "A fat and placid-looking preacher stands in his pulpit in profile to the left, reading his sermon. He says: "I shall divide my Discourse into Seven Heads namely ------" He resembles the parson of British Museum satires no. 8428, and is probably Moore, the Archbishop; this is supported by the engraving (1792) after Romney."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched above image.
By Gillray using pseudonym 'A.S.' See British Museum catalogue.
One of eight satirical portraits issued as a set on one sheet with identical imprint statements.
Two lines of text below image: I shall divide my discourse into seven heads ...
On same sheet: Ministerial eloquence; Opposition eloquence; Naval eloquence; Military eloquence; Fools eloquence; Billingsgate eloquence; Bar eloquence.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; 1961.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 12.3 x 8.1 cm, on sheet 26 x 34 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English