Description: A hand coloured caricature etching after one of the first and best known British caricaturists, James Gillray (1757-1815). It depicts a very elegantly attired man walkingalong the pavement. He wears a gold buttoned double-breasted tailcoat, coloured neckerchief, blue fitted knee boots with gold decoration and a large brimmed hat at a jaunty angle. Described below 'The inexpressible Air of Dignity - the incomprehensible je-ne-said Quoi of Elegance, which appertains soley to the Men of High Fashion - vide Lord Chesterfield.' This is a caricature of George Spencer Churchill, 5th Duke of Marlborough and Marquis of Blandford, an Eton and Oxford educated aristocrat, a politican and renowned collector of antiques and books. Unfortunately the extravagance of his collecting habit led to the loss of both his estate and his collections which where seized to repay his debt. Signed in the plate lower left. First published in 1801 by Gillray's main publisher and landlady Hannah Humphrey, this is a slightly later reprint by Henry Bohn who purchased Gillray's original copper plates from Humphrey after the artist's death and republished the complete set in 1851. It is in excellent condition and well presented with a buff coloured card mount with hand drawn edging within a brown wood frame with gilt trim. The mount is in excellent condition, the frame has some small signs of age but remains presentable. Measures 40 x 34.5cm including the frame, the plate only is 25 x 20cm. Glazed and ready to hang, please excuse any flash/reflection in the photographs which have been taken through the glass. Note this is one of two similar I am listing for sale - both are shown in the final photograph. Postage will be combined if the two are purchased together. Postage £7 to mainland UK, £24 to mainland Uk, £46 to the USA. I can remove from the frame to reduce the cost of overseas postage if requested. About me - I am a very experienced retailer and am qualified in Art History. I have been selling on eBay for many years and am now finding, researching and selling paintings and antique prints full time. There are hundreds of paintings and prints available in my ebay shop Jenny Tudor Pictures where my aim is to offer a selection of interesting, well researched works with prices starting at just a few pounds and to increase the appreciation of engravings! Also, happy to take on commissions if there are specific artists or types of work you would like found for you. I am very proud of my 100% positive feedback and will do all I can to ensure that you are pleased with your purchase. New items are added regularly so please do keep looking. Thank you.
Price: 90 GBP
Location: West Molesey
End Time: 2025-01-02T18:43:21.000Z
Shipping Cost: 57.68 GBP
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Return postage will be paid by: Buyer
Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted
After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days
Features: Hand Tinted
Item Width: 35 cm
Title: The inexpressible Air of Dignity....
Production Technique: Etching
Item Length: 40 cm
Subject: Georgian Caricature
Size: Medium
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Material: Paper
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
Image Orientation: Portrait
Framing: Mounted & Framed
Artist: James Gillray
Year of Production: 1851
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Style: Cartoon
Signed: Yes
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Theme: People, Politics, Portrait
Type: Print
