Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
Then mounts his gig impatient of delay, tho’ nought indeed, omitting of display [object] / I.R. Cruikshank fecit.
1 printing plate : copper ; 16 x 25 cm.
Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: October, 2010
Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856
Thus rescued from assassins, I appear a guest unbidden, an intruder here.
1 printing plate : copper ; 16 x 25 cm.
Both recto and verso of plate are engraved.
Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: October, 2010.
Reverse Detail
Green, Valentine, 1739-1813
George Simon Harcourt, Viscount Nuneham.
Published: [London] : Publish’d as the act directs May 2, 1776 by W. Shropshire, New Bond Street, [1776]
A portrait of George Simon Harcourt while still Viscount, nearly in profile looking to the right. This copper plate was originally executed by V. Green in 1772 for an edition published by him. The plate has been altered for a second edition by Shropshire. 1 printing plate : copper ; 33 x 22.4 cm.
Subjects (Library of Congress): Harcourt, George Simon Harcourt, Earl, 1736-1809–Portraits; Printing industry.
Lewis Walpole Library new acquisition: December, 2009
