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James Gillray

Democracy or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte

Description

Maker

James Gillray (British, 1756-1815), designer
Hannah Humphrey, publisher

Title

Democracy or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte

Year

Published 1800

Medium

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

Materials

hand coloring

Supports

Dimensions

Image/plate: 28.7 x 45.4 cm (11 5/16 x 17 7/8 inches)

Signature / Inscription / Marks

Original--Verso:in pencil inscribed, UL:15/-In Plate--Inscribed, LL:J.s Gillray, inv.t & fec.t ; titled, LC:DEMOCRACY ; ___or___ a Sketch of the Life of BUONAPARTE. ; inscribed, LR:Published May 12th,. 1800. by H. Humphrey,/N°. 27. S.t James's Street London.

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Mary B. Jackson Fund

Object Number

77.008

Type

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James Gillray (British, 1756-1815), designer
Hannah Humphrey, publisher
Democracy or a Sketch of the Life of Buonaparte, Published 1800
Etching and engraving with hand coloring on paper
Image/plate: 28.7 x 45.4 cm (11 5/16 x 17 7/8 inches)
Mary B. Jackson Fund 77.008

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