Wide-awake [graphic].

Description

Title: Wide-awake [graphic].
Contributor: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist.
Miller, John, active 18th century-19th century, publisher.
Blackwood, William, 1776-1834, publisher.
Published / Created: [1818]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published by John Miller, Bridge Street, and W. Blackwood, Edinburgh
Abstract: "A 'cit', ugly and elderly, sits full face at right angles to the fire (right). He has been suddenly awakened by two squalling cats behind him (left) and registers surprise and terror, with staring eyes and gaping, distorted mouth. Both hands are raised, and he has flung back the bandanna which covered his face. The room suggests prosperity: carved marble chimney-piece surmounted by mirror or picture, carpet, hearth-rug, low-backed arm-chair of modern shape."--British Museum online catalogue description of Gillray print of 1806 after which this is a copy
Description: Title etched below image.
From: The Caricatures of Gillray, With Historical & Political Anecdotes. London: John Miller, 1818.
Original work created 1806.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 28.0 x 21.5 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1806
Etchings England London 1818
Material: etching ; and hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Waking
Cats
Parlors
Fireplaces
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Waking
Cats
Parlors
Fireplaces
Clothing & dress > England > 1800-1810
England > 1806
England > London > 1818

Access: Public
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