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James Gillray
1756-1815
The rake's-progress at the university. No. 3.
[London] : Publish'd October 22d 1806-by Hh Humphrey- No27 St James's Street, [1806]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.362
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[London] : Publish'd October 22d 1806-by Hh. Humphrey- No27 St James's Street, [1806]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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By James Gillray.
One of a set of 5 etchings, all bearing the same imprint.
At right of caption title: The Master's Wig the guilty wight appals Who brings his Dog within the College walls.
Summary:
Print shows an undergraduate face to face with the Master who is walking with a Fellow across the College quadrangle. He stops, putting his hand to his cap, while his dog tries to take cover behind his legs and gown. A college servant behind him raises a broom to smite the intruding dog.
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