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1. The death of Rochester [graphic] / W.H. fect.
- Creator:
- Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1777 October 30
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 7
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- Slumped in an oversized armchair, wearing nightcap and muffler, the wan libertine Earl listens to a robed, bewigged and bespectacled but nearly toothless old clergyman who reads from the 19th chapter of Genesis. At the head of the bed to the right is displayed a coat of arms, on which the coronet of an earl is visible.
- Description:
- Printmaker questionably identified as William Humphrey; design has been attributed to Gillray. See British Museum catalogue. and Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- W. Humphrey
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Gillray, James, 1756-1815, artist., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher., Rochester, John Wilmot,--Earl of,--1647-1680--Caricatures and cartoons., and Rochester, John Wilmot,--Earl of,--1647-1680--Death and burial.
- Subject (Topic):
- Clergy., Clothing & dress--England--18th century., Coats of arms. , Death., and Furniture--England--18th century.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The death of Rochester [graphic] / W.H. fect.