James Gillray, 1756–1815, British, The Cole - Heavers. Two Virtuous Elves, Taking care of Themselves, 1783
- 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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