Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, printmaker.
Published / Created:
1777 October 30
Call Number:
Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
Slumped in an oversized armchair, wearing nightcap and muffler, the wan libertine Earl listens to a robed, bewigged and bespectacled but nearly toothless old clergyman who reads from the 19th chapter of Genesis. At the head of the bed to the right is displayed a coat of arms, on which the coronet of an earl is visible.
Description:
Printmaker questionably identified as William Humphrey; design has been attributed to Gillray. See British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
Publisher:
W. Humphrey
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher., Rochester, John Wilmot,--Earl of,--1647-1680--Caricatures and cartoons., and Rochester, John Wilmot,--Earl of,--1647-1680--Death and burial.
Subject (Topic):
Clergy., Clothing & dress--England--18th century., Coats of arms. , Death., and Furniture--England--18th century.
