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James Gillray
1756-1815
Counsellor O.P, [sic] : defender of our theatric liberties / Js. Gillray ft.
London : Publish'd December 5th 1809 by H. Humphrey 27 St James's Street, [1809]
etching, hand colored
image: 274 x 238 mm; trimmed sheet: 343 x 239 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.357
Notes
Below caption title: In the Sketch above, we find, The Face an index of the mind, But this Face and body are By nature destin'd for the Bar, If in his proper sphere he'd shine We recommend th' Old Bailey-Line!
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Annotations in pencil on verso identifying the subject of Gillray's caricature.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Counsellor Clifford stands in profile, his feet together, holding behind his back a flaming fire-brand, emitting thick clouds of smoke. He wears a hat, and has a sinister expression. He stands on the cobblestones outside the east front of the new theatre at Covent Garden, which forms a background and is on fire. In the foreground lie three bottles, all labelled 'Brandy', and a paper: Clifford versus Brandon--Verdict by Blunder £5.
Associated names
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
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