An old, toothless man in a simple coat buttoned up to his chin, a cocked hat, and eyeglasses, is [presumably since the chair was not drawn] sitting at a tea table on which are two teacups and saucers and a teapot. He is holding a candlestick in his right hand and a sheet of paper in his left, looking ahead of him to the right.
Alternative Title:
Old man with candlestick sitting at a tea table
Description:
The number '15' in date in imprint statement is lightly etched and barely visible. and Title from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
H. Humphrey, No. 51 New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.