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Creator:
James Gillray, 1756–1815
Title:
The Cole - Heavers. Two Virtuous Elves, Taking care of Themselves
Date:
1783
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 1/4 x 12 3/8in. (21 x 31.4cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:

Inscribed in graphite, lower right: "4"

Lettered inside image, upper center: "For the use of the publick."; upper right: "'Pretty pickings Charley.'"; lower center: "For private use."; lettered below image, lower center: "The Cole-Heavers. | 'Two virtuous Elves, | Taking care of themelves.'"; lower left: "Pubd. April 16th, 1783. by W. Humphrey. N°. 227 Strand."

Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1052
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Access:
Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:41816
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