Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "View of the Hustings in Covent Garden – Vide the Westminster Election, Novr 1806." Above the design, 'Publish'd for the History of the Westminster & Middlesex Elections, Novr 1806'. The poll for Westminster was from 3 to 19 Nov., Paull being nominated by Burdett, Sheridan by Peter Moore. The return of Sir Samuel Hood was certain; he was a cousin of Lord Hood (Sir Samuel before 1784) who represented Westminster 1784-8, 1790-6 (when he was raised to the English peerage). --British Museum online catalogue DATE PRINTED: 1849 from a plate first published in 1806.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 35.5 x 25.5 cm (14 x 10 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and etched by James Gillray. James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was a British caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810. Many of his works are held at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Gillray has been called "the father of the political cartoon", with his works satirizing George III, Napoleon, prime ministers and generals. Regarded as being one of the two most influential cartoonists, the other being William Hogarth, Gillray's wit and humour, knowledge of life, fertility of resource, keen sense of the ludicrous, and beauty of execution, at once gave him the first place among caricaturists. In his caricatures Gillray was attacking the social follies of the time with scathing satire, and nothing escapes his notice. He is honourably distinguished in the history of caricature by the fact that his sketches are real works of art. PROVENANCE: 'Publish'd Dec 15th 1806. by H. Humphrey 27 St James's Street'. In 1849/1851 Henry George Bohn put out an edition, from the original plates in a handsome elephant folio from where this example is taken, the coarser sketches-commonly known as the "Suppressed Plates"-being published in a separate volume.VERSO: There is part of another view printed on the reverse side. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter
Price: 94.99 GBP
Location: Marlow
End Time: 2025-01-21T16:27:46.000Z
Shipping Cost: 19.39 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
Return policy details: I accept returns within 14 days provided that the items are returned to me in the same condition as shipped.
Artist: James Gillray
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Originality: Original - see definition below
Size: Small
Date of Creation: Antique (Pre-1900)
Material: Paper
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Framing: Unframed
Subject: Satirical
Print Surface: Paper
Type: Print
Listed By: Dealer or Reseller
Year of Production: 1806
Original/ Repro: Original
Listed by Self-Representing Artist?: No
Theme: Social History
Production Technique: Etching
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Time Period Produced: 1800-1849
