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Shakespeare sacrificed;-or-The Offering to avarice: P.224-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

Shakespeare sacrificed;-or-The Offering to avarice

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Description

Uncoloured

Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1789

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Aquatint
Etching

Related exhibitions

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.224-1948
Primary reference Number: 201348
Stephens/George: 7584
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Audit data

Created: Thursday 21 May 2015 Updated: Tuesday 13 February 2024 Last processed: Tuesday 13 February 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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