Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Gillray, 1756–1815, British
Title:
The Friendly Agent
Date:
1787
Materials & Techniques:
Etching, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 8 3/8 x 6 3/4in. (21.3 x 17.1cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image, upper right: "'I am Nuncomar's Spirit, Hast--gs - follow me!'"; center: "Defence of W. Hasti-gs Esqr."; lower left: "Bulse | Rupees | Pagodas"; lettered below image, lower left: "Pubd. June 9th, 1787. by S.W. Fores, Piccadilly."; lower center: "The Friendly Agent."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.1041
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
caricature | caricatures | satire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:41792