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James Gillray
1756-1815
[William Parsons].
[London] : Pubd. May 4th 1782 by H. Humphrey New Bond Street, [1782]
etching & roulette, hand colored
plate mark 69 x 64 mm, on sheet 14 x 11 cm
Peel 2351
Notes
Title and printmaker from George.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in ink at bottom of print: Parsons in the character of Sir Fretful Plagiary.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Actor William Parsons depicted half-length in profile to left taking a pinch of snuff, holding a hat under his left arm.
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Classification
Department
Century prints
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