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James Gillray
1756-1815
Cupid / Js. Gillray d. & f.
[London] : Pubd May 7th, 1799, by H Humphrey, 27 St James's Street, [1799]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.665:5
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[London] : Pubd May 7th, 1799, by H. Humphrey, 27 St. James's Street, [1799]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
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At upper right: New pantheon, No. 4.
Plate no. 4 of a numbered set of 6 prints by Gillray caricaturing members of the Opposition party; set of caricatures accompanied by title page plate with title: New pantheon of democratic mythology.
Summary:
Print shows Nicholls, naked except for floating drapery, and with heavy, feathered wings, standing directed to the right, drawing the string of his bow. He stands on clouds which form a background.
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