James Gillray, 1756–1815, British, The Crown & Anchor - Libel, Burnt by the Public Hangman (from: Caricature, vol. 1), 1795
- Title:
- The Crown & Anchor - Libel, Burnt by the Public Hangman (from: Caricature, vol. 1)
- Date:
- 1795
- Materials & Techniques:
- Etching, hand-colored
- Dimensions:
- Sheet: 8 7/8 x 13 1/4in. (22.5 x 33.7cm)
- Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image, upper left: "'Oh Jerky! Jerky! have I gone through thick and thin for this?' | Crown and Anchor"; upper center: "'Know, villains, when such paltry slaves presume | To mix in Treason, if the plot succeeds. | You're thrown neglected by: but if it fails, | You're sure to die like dogs!'"; lower left: "Pubd. Novr. 28th 1795. by H. Humphrey N 37 New Bond Street"; lettered below image, lower center: "The Crown & Anchor Libel, Burnt by the Public Hangman, See the Proceedings of the House of Commns. Novr. 26th 1795 | To the Charman & Members of thetruly Loyal Association at the Crown & Anchor this small token of Gratitude for Favors reciev'd is respectfully dedicated, by the Author"
- Credit Line:
- Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
- Copyright Status:
- Public Domain
- Accession Number:
- B1981.25.930
- Classification:
- Prints
- Collection:
- Prints and Drawings
- Access:
- Accessible by appointment in the Study Room [Request]
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