French Liberty; British Slavery, by James Gillray

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French Liberty; British Slavery. Gillray, James (British, 1757-1815). Humphrey, Hannah, publisher (British, c.1745-1818). Etching, hand colouring, 1792. Production Note: Published December 21st 1792.

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Accession Number: P.288-1948
Photograph copyright © The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge.
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Camera: Hasselblad H3DII-31
Photographer name: Amy Jugg
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ISO Speed: 100
Fnumber: 22/1

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