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Here poor boy without a hat ... take this Ha'penny: P.21-1951

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

Here poor boy without a hat ... take this Ha'penny

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Wilkin, Charles
Painter: Beechey, William (After)
Publisher: Beechey, William

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1951-01) by Grose, S.W.

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1796

Materials used in production

Black carbon ink

Components of the work

Support composed of wove paper
Image Height 498 mm Width 380 mm
Sheet Height 566 mm Width 444 mm

Techniques used in production

Stipple
Etching

Inscription or legends present

  • Text: Painted by W Beechet Esq.re A.R.A. and Portrait Painter to her Majesty
  • Location: Plate lower left
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Engraved by C Wilkin
  • Location: Plate lower right
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription
  • Text: Here Poor Boy without a Hat ... take this Ha'penny
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title
  • Text: Dedicated (with Permission) TO THE QUEEN by HER MAJESTY's most devoted and obedient humble Servant / Willm Beechey
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Dedication
  • Text: Published by W Beechey No. 8 George Street Hanover Square May 1 1796
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Inscription

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.21-1951
Primary reference Number: 98704

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 25 March 2024

Associated departments & institutions

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

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