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James Sayer (1748-1823)

Opposition's attempt to raise the dead. published 31 Mar 1788

RCIN 811052

Description

BM 7283: Fox, Sheridan and Powys are opening a vault inscribed to '..Mr F[ox]'s India Bill'. A skeleton hands over to Fox a crown, while Powys, leaning over the grave, blows a trumpet. Sheridan stand with back turned (r), blowing trumpet.
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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 Charles James Fox (1749-1806)

Search the collection Richard Brinsley Sheridan (1751-1816)

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

Medium and techniques

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

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