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David Hess
1770-1843
Hollandia regenerata
[London : s.n., 1796]
ill. (etchings)
32 cm.
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.585
Notes
Series of 20 satirical etchings on the French occupation of Holland, caricaturing French republican costumes and manners and accompanied by 20 leaves of explanatory text.
According to George, the etchings were executed after designs by David Hess by James Gillray and published in book form with the accompanying text in London in 1796.
French text with biblical quotations in Dutch and Latin.
Library's copy printed in red.
According to George, the etchings were executed after designs by David Hess by James Gillray and published in book form with the accompanying text in London in 1796.
French text with biblical quotations in Dutch and Latin.
Library's copy printed in red.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Associated names
Gillray, James, 1756-1815, etcher.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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