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James Gillray
1756-1815
Messager d'état
[London] : Pubd May 21st, 1798, by H Humphrey 27 St James's Street, [1798]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.127
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[London] : Pubd. May 21st, 1798, by H. Humphrey 27 St. James's Street, [1798]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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By James Gillray.
At head of image: French habits, no 12.
No. 12 in series of 12 satirical prints by Gillray depicting Whig party members attired in the various official costumes of the French state. Full series title from plate no. 1: Habits of new French legislators and other public functionaries.
Summary:
Print shows Sir Francis Burdett dressed as a messenger of the French République in a white tunic, a blue sash, blue tights, a blue cloak with red lappet, and a black round hat with a white feather streaked with blue and red.
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