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James Gillray
1756-1815
Counsellor O.P, [sic] : defender of our theatric liberties / Js. Gillray ft.
London : Publish'd December 5th 1809 by H Humphrey 27 St James's Street, [1809]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.357
Published:
London : Publish'd December 5th 1809 by H. Humphrey 27 St James's Street, [1809]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Annotations in pencil on verso identifying the subject of Gillray's caricature.
Notes:
Below caption title: In the Sketch above, we find, The Face an index of the mind, But this Face and body are By nature destin'd for the Bar, If in his proper sphere he'd shine We recommend th' Old Bailey-Line!
Summary:
Counsellor Clifford stands in profile, his feet together, holding behind his back a flaming fire-brand, emitting thick clouds of smoke. He wears a hat, and has a sinister expression. He stands on the cobblestones outside the east front of the new theatre at Covent Garden, which forms a background and is on fire. In the foreground lie three bottles, all labelled 'Brandy', and a paper: Clifford versus Brandon--Verdict by Blunder £5.
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