Capt. Davis of Margate. I am but mad north west, when the wind is southerly I know a Hawk from a Hearnshaw. Shakespeare...
JN [c.1800]
Publish'd According to Act of Paliament by E. Harding no. 185 Fleet Street
Fine & rare etching with hand-colouring, platemark 320 x 215mm (12½ x 8½"), with large margins.
Portrait of a Margate personality, possibly a retired naval officer. Quotation from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' below, although it is incorrect- the line is 'I Am but Mad North-northwest: When the Wind is Southerly I Know a Hawk from a Handsaw', and is spoken by Hamlet to indicate he is merely feigning madness.
[Ref: 45693] £240.00
Publish'd According to Act of Paliament by E. Harding no. 185 Fleet Street
Fine & rare etching with hand-colouring, platemark 320 x 215mm (12½ x 8½"), with large margins.
Portrait of a Margate personality, possibly a retired naval officer. Quotation from Shakespeare's 'Hamlet' below, although it is incorrect- the line is 'I Am but Mad North-northwest: When the Wind is Southerly I Know a Hawk from a Handsaw', and is spoken by Hamlet to indicate he is merely feigning madness.
[Ref: 45693] £240.00