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James Gillray
1756-1815
The village train / design'd & engrav'd by James Gillray.
[London] : Publish'd June 4th 1784 by Rt Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill, [1784]
Peel 2263
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[London] : Publish'd June 4th 1784 by Rt. Wilkinson No 58 Cornhill, [1784].
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Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
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With two columns comprising ten lines of verse from Oliver Goldsmith's poem, "The deserted village", below image and publication details; with a vignette of a cupid holding a torch between the two columns of verse.
"To Miss Henrietta Gertrude Hotham, this plate and the companion are most respectfully dedicated, by her most obedient humble servant Robert Wilkinson".
Issued as a companion piece to Gillray's print "The deserted village."
Trimmed within plate mark.
Summary:
Oval design shows a man and woman dancing under a large tree, with bystanders seated watching in the shade, and other rustic festivities, including a boxing fight, taking place in the background.
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