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William Davison
The distrest poet
Alnwick : Printed and published by W. Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
etching
image: 132 x 220 mm; sheet: 188 x 255 mm
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.690
Notes
Date suggested by Isaac and by BM record for another popular print by Davison.
No. 32 printed at upper right.
Printed in orange ink.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
No. 32 printed at upper right.
Printed in orange ink.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
Provenance
From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Summary
Print shows a poorly furnished room where a man sits penning verses at a table. A bed or cot rests or folds against the wall at right, with a chamberpot visible beside it; a broken chair stands at left, and a coat and hat, shelf of books, and framed picture of Fame atop Parnassus all hang on the back wall.
Associated names
Davison, William, 1780-1858, publisher.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, printer.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Davison, William, 1780-1858, printer.
Ray, Gordon Norton, 1915-1986, former owner.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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