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James Gillray
London sportsmen recharging
Alnwick : Printed and published by W Davison, [between 1812 and 1817]
Bequest of Gordon N. Ray, 1987.
1986.680
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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.
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Date suggested by Isaac and by BM record for another popular print by Davison.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark at head of image.
After a caricature by James Gillray (BM Satires 9598) entitled: Cockney-sportsmen re-charging.
Summary:
Print shows one of two huntsmen negligently using a ramrod. A barnyard rooster hangs from his waist. His companion leans against a fence, voraciously gnawing a cold chicken, a bottle of 'Porter' in front of him. Near him lies a dead cat. The men are accompanied by two dogs.
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