The Westminster Mendicant. Ye Christians charitable food and Civil. Pray something give to this poor wondering Devil. By Men cast out, perhaps, by God forgiven, Then may one Judas find a road to Heaven.
[Etched by Thomas Rowlandson]
Publd 11th.1784 by H. Humphrey no.227 Strand.
Hand-coloured etching, scarce. 208 x 146mm. 8¼ x 5¾".
Sir Cecil Wray, represented as a blind beggar, sings in the streets, being led by his dog. He was the rejected candidate for Westminster .
BM Satires: 6578. Grego I 137.
[Ref: 16011] £220.00
Publd 11th.1784 by H. Humphrey no.227 Strand.
Hand-coloured etching, scarce. 208 x 146mm. 8¼ x 5¾".
Sir Cecil Wray, represented as a blind beggar, sings in the streets, being led by his dog. He was the rejected candidate for Westminster .
BM Satires: 6578. Grego I 137.
[Ref: 16011] £220.00