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The Jersey smuggler detected, or, Good cause for seperation [sic; scored through and replaced by] discontent

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James Gillray
1756-1815

The Jersey smuggler detected, or, Good cause for seperation [sic; scored through and replaced by] discontent

[London] : Pubd. May 24th, 1796, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street, [1796]
etching, hand colored
image: 237 x 349 mm; plate mark: 259 x 360 mm; sheet: 265 x 368 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.148
Notes
Following caption title: "Marriage vows, are false as dicer's oaths."
By James Gillray.
Provenance

From the library of Gordon N. Ray.

Summary

Print shows the Princess of Wales approaching the bed of the Prince, who is awake and raising his hands in dismay. Lady Jersey is asleep, her head on the Prince's shoulder, her arms round his neck. The Princess wears a coronet and triple ostrich plume, and behind her is an open door through which is seen the baby princess in a cradle. Above the Princess's head hangs a 'Map of the Road back to Brunswick'.

Associated names
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints