The English Politicians.I Saw a Smith stand with his Hammer, thus, The whilst his Iron did on th'Anvil cool, With open mouth swallowing a Taylor's news. Act IV. Scene IV. in the Hist.l Play of King John.
Painted by Edw.d Penny, Professor of Painting to the Royal Academy. R. Sayer Perfecit. Engraved by Rich.d Houston.
Published 12.th May 1794, by Laurie & Whittle, No.53, Fleet Street. London.
Mezzotint. Plate 609 x 458mm. 24 x 18".
Scene inside a blacksmith's workshop; the smith at his anvil raising his head to listen to a tailor on the left. The smith's assistant to the right, holding a hammer and another man seen in the background, leaning against a chimney.
See 4605 for earlier state.
[Ref: 20723] £480.00
Published 12.th May 1794, by Laurie & Whittle, No.53, Fleet Street. London.
Mezzotint. Plate 609 x 458mm. 24 x 18".
Scene inside a blacksmith's workshop; the smith at his anvil raising his head to listen to a tailor on the left. The smith's assistant to the right, holding a hammer and another man seen in the background, leaning against a chimney.
See 4605 for earlier state.
[Ref: 20723] £480.00