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James Sayer (1748-1823)

----[Burke] on the Sublime and Beautiful. published 6 Apr 1785

RCIN 811025

Description

BM 6788: Burke stands on the shoulders of 2 seated MPs, striking a post. John Sawbridge on right and Thomas Powys on left, looking up at Burke angrily. 3 other MPs, faces covered. Srolls of paper float around Burke.
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Creator(s)

Search the collection James Sayer (1748-1823)
(etcher)

Search the collection Thomas Cornell (1780-1792) : Bruton Street
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection Edmund Burke (1730-97)

Search the collection Lilford, Thomas Powys, 1B (1743-1800)

Search the collection John Sawbridge (1732-95)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

etching with stipple
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Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures

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