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Le Cochon et ses deux petits, -or, Rich pickings for a noble appetite: P.292-1948

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Titles

Le Cochon et ses deux petits, -or, Rich pickings for a noble appetite

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 1792

Note

Published May 1792

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.292-1948
Primary reference Number: 161585
Stephens/George: 8159

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 26 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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