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James Gillray
1756-1815
Pylades & Orestes / Js. Gy. ad vivam fect.
[London] : Pubd April 1st, 1797, by H Humphrey, New Bond & St James's Street, [1797]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.422
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[London] : Pubd. April 1st, 1797, by H. Humphrey, New Bond & St. James's Street, [1797]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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Print shows the stout Prince of Orange shufflling along the pavement, holding the arm of his thin secretary, Nassalin. His eye is almost closed, his right hand, holding a stick, is thrust in his coat pocket. Both are plainly dressed, wearing powdered hair with small tails, and round hats with broad brims. Nassalin is hunchbacked.
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