"Every rogue is a coward" [graphic]

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Title: "Every rogue is a coward" [graphic]
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker
Contributor: North, Brownlow, 1778-1829, artist.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
Published / Created: [6 June 1801]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publishd. June 6th, 1801, by H. Humphrey, No. 27 St. Jamess [sic] Street
Abstract: "Two terrified riders meet face to face on Hounslow Heath; each takes the other for a highwayman. One (left) losing his stirrups holds out his purse, saying, "Here is my Money! Spare my Life". The other dropping his whip, puts his hand in his waistcoat pocket, saying: "Ah! - don't Fire! - I'll give all". Both have dropped their reins. A signpost (left) points 'To Hounslow'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker identified as Gillray in the British Museum catalogue.
Print signed using Brownlow North's device: A compass pointing north.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, Vol. X.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 25.9 x 36.2 cm, on sheet 28 x 39 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1801
Etchings England London 1801
Artists' devices
Material: etching with engraving ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Hounslow (London, England)
Criminals
Subjects: Hounslow (London, England)
Criminals
England > 1801
England > London > 1801
Riviere & Son > Binding
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley > Ownership
Harvey, Francis > Ownership

Access: Public
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