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1. Pen-etration [graphic] / Js. Gillray des. & ft.
- Creator:
- Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
- Published / Created:
- 1799 August 6
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Gillray v. 10
- Image Count:
- 1
- Abstract:
- "Caricature portrait of John Penn (1760-1834), miscellaneous writer and grandson of the founder of Pennsylvania. He stands in profile to the left, his feet splayed out, wearing a round hat, gloves, wrinkled Jean de Bry coat (see BMSat 9425), pantaloons tied above the ankles, and heelless slippers with spike toes. In his left hand is a cane. He has a vacant expression with gaping, fish-like mouth and receding chin. A flagged pavement, brick wall, and cast shadows form a background. The title continues: '- NB; This Title has no affinity to Pen, as connected with the Goose-Quill; nor has it any allusion to Penguin, a stupid creature between a Fish & a Fowl; - the word is simply derived from Pen, as the Instrument used to express the deep researches of the mind; see the St James's Street chitchat - respecting a Keen Pen; - a Witty Pen; - & a Pen, often Cut, but never mended.'"--British Museum online catalogue.
- Alternative Title:
- Penetration
- Description:
- Title etched below image.
- Publisher:
- H. Humprey, No. 27 St. James's Street
- Subject (Name):
- Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., and Penn, John,--1760-1834--Caricatures and cartoons.
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > Pen-etration [graphic] / Js. Gillray des. & ft.