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William Humphrey
Pro bono publico and his lady; real characters
[London] : Pubd 27 Augt 1776, by W. Humphrey, Gerrard St Soho, [1776].
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image: 209 x 175 mm; plate mark: 231 x 185 mm; sheet: 246 x 202 mm
Peel 2294
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Whole length portraits of a man and woman standing arm in arm, both in riding dress. He is tall and thin, with a black patch over his left eye; his right sleeve hangs empty. She is very stout, wearing a feathered hat, a coat and waistcoat over a plain skirt; in her left hand is a whip. Cf. George.
Associated names
Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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