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John Kay
1742-1826
I say we are fearfully & wonderfully made / K. fect.
[Edinburgh] : [publisher not identified], [1785?]
Peel 1575
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[Edinburgh] : [publisher not identified], [1785?]
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Inscription:
Library's copy has inscription in pencil identifiying the figure on the left as "Adam Smith".
Notes:
Suggested date of publication from the British Museum catalog.
Summary:
Caricature portraits of Alexander Hunter of Polmood and Roger Hog of Newliston. Hunter (left) walks in profile to the right, stooping, with a long cane; his dress is old-fashioned. Hog (right), very stout, stands full-face, his breeches partly unbuttoned and slipping from his waist. Behind is the balustrade of the North Bridge. Cf. British Museum catalog.
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