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John-Bull, Baited by the Dogs of Excise: P.225-1948

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

John-Bull, Baited by the Dogs of Excise

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1790

Note

First issued April 9th 1790, but this impression printed on later paper. Aquatint is still present.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Aquatint
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.225-1948
Primary reference Number: 161543
Stephens/George: 7640
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 19 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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