Courier Francois [graphic]Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmaker[1 January 1772]freengA French courier rides a galloping post-horse to the left while raising his whip; a building with the sign "Poste Royale" is visible in the backgroundTitle etched below image.T. Scratchley is the pseudonym of Matthias Darly.Early state. For reissue with different imprint, see no. 5056 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.Sheet trimmed to plate mark on bottom edge.Plate numbered "4" in upper right corner.