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James Gillray
1756-1815
Coming in at the death / B. [compass pointing to the north] Esqr. del. ; Js. Gy. fect.
London : Publish'd April 8th, 1800, by H Humphrey, No 27 St James's Street, [1800]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.309
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London : Publish'd April 8th, 1800, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. James's Street, [1800]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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By James Gillray after Brownlow North, signed with the artist's first initial and device (a compass pointing north) at lower left.
Summary:
Print shows a rider flinging his arms above his head in terror as his horse plunges head first into a deep pool, making a gigantic splash. A horse immediately behind him rears, and its rider also throws up his arms terror-struck. On the farther side of the water the background, a huntsman stands holding out the fox by the tail to the hounds.
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