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An Aristocrat, 2 September 1791

 Item — Box: LF104/1 Box 1
Reference code: LF104/1/50B

Scope and Contents

Created by Robert Dighton. Published by Bowles & Carter. Social satire, following on from the print above. 'An Aristocrat', A well-dressed, haughty gentleman, with a tricorn hat under his arm, carrying a book entitled 'Burke on the French Revolution', a newspaper labelled 'Capture of the French King' in his pocket; on the floor is the insignia of the order of the garter, around which is written 'Sacred to the National Assembly. Hand-coloured etching. Description from the British Museum.

Dates

  • Creation: 2 September 1791

Conditions Governing Access

Available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

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