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William Davison
The distrest poet
Alnwick : Printed and published by W Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.690
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Alnwick : Printed and published by W. Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
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From the library of Gordon N. Ray.
Notes:
Date suggested by Isaac and by BM record for another popular print by Davison.
No. 32 printed at upper right.
Printed in orange ink.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
Summary:
Print shows a poorly furnished room where a man sits penning verses at a table. A bed or cot rests or folds against the wall at right, with a chamberpot visible beside it; a broken chair stands at left, and a coat and hat, shelf of books, and framed picture of Fame atop Parnassus all hang on the back wall.
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