The talle-ho' parson standing at bay
A clergyman in bands and gown, his hat on the pavement, squares up to a watchman holding a lantern and stick, his fists raised. He has evidently knocked out one watchman already, who lies on the ground, wig dislodged and still touching his lantern, while a third approaches from the left. Possibly fr...
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| Language: | English |
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Pubd. by Darly, 39 Strand,
Sepr. 14, 1778
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| Summary: | A clergyman in bands and gown, his hat on the pavement, squares up to a watchman holding a lantern and stick, his fists raised. He has evidently knocked out one watchman already, who lies on the ground, wig dislodged and still touching his lantern, while a third approaches from the left. Possibly from a series featuring a pugnacious parson's brushes with the law |
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| Item Description: | For another print featuring the same characters, see no. 5520 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 5 Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum This Yale-originated record is shareable under Creative Commons license CC0 Title etched below image |
| Physical Description: | 1 print : etching ; plate mark 24 x 35 cm, on sheet 25.2 x 36 cm |