Description: Printed in 1822 by George Humphrey, nephew and successor to Hannah Humphrey, this is two hundred years old and a fine example of Gillray's work as a caricaturist. This has been stored unframed, wrapped in cellophane and it's in superb condition. It's hand colored and the colors are clear and there is no fading, no foxing and no damage. The paper is heavy, wove rag that's a buff color and has no watermark. On the reverse is an older print. None of that image affects the Gillray print. That 18th century print was published by Hannah Humphrey in 1792, but apparently did not sell so George Humphrey made use of the paper. Inscriptions in plate: "London Pub by G. Humphrey 27 St James's St. Jan.1, 1822" "Flemish Characters" "Drawn and Engraved by James Gillray 1793" It measures 13.5 x 18.5 inches as matted Image within Gillray's drawn frame: 8.75 x 14.25 inches Plate impression: 9.5 x 14.5 inches Paper: 10 x 16 inches James Gillray (1757-1815) was one of the leading English caricaturists in the late eighteenth century. He was among the first satirists to exaggerate facial features while retaining the subject’s likeness. His work concentrated heavily on political satire, with his strongest attacks aimed against Napoleon. From the mid-18th century, print publishers placed newly issued satires against the panes of their shop windows to draw customers. Humorous, topical images drew viewers from all social classes and encouraged lively interaction. Once Hannah Humphrey became the exclusive publisher of Gillray’s prints in 1791, she dominated the print selling business in London. Gillray lived and worked over the printshop and, although some writers alleged a liaison between artist and publisher, the nature of their relationship is unclear. Mrs. Humphrey appears, however, to have been a stabilizing force in Gillray’s life, and she cared for him during his last years, when he descended into insanity. Gillray’s eyesight began to deteriorate in 1806 and he began drinking heavily. Severe depression led him to attempt suicide in 1811 and he died in 1815. In 1818, Hannah Humphrey's nephew George Humphrey inherited the business and he published this Gillray print in 1822, seven years after the artist's death. The hand-coloring was added by an artist who worked from a model colored by Gillray.
Price: 75 USD
Location: Richmond, Virginia
End Time: 2025-02-09T17:00:00.000Z
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Artist: James Gillray
Production Technique: Etching
Style: Victorian
Theme: Caricature
Type: Print
Year of Production: 1822
