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[George Leveson-Gower, 1st Duke of Sutherland] Maecenas, in pursuit of the Fine Arts; _ Scene, Pall Mall; a Frosty Morning.
J.s Gillray ad vivam fec.t.
Publish'd May 9th 1808 by H. Humphrey 27 S.t James's Street.
Coloured etching. J. Whatman 1811 watermark. Sheet 260 x 200mm (10¼ x 8"). Trimmed close to printed border.
A caricature of George Leveson-Gower (1758-1833), the Marquis of Stafford, shown walking along with his shoulders pushed forward. On a pillar is a Christie's picture sale catalogue at the entrance to Christie's. Leveson-Gower was the wealthiest man in Britain and spent hugely on his art collection and was one of the first collectors in London to open his collection to the public. He married Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, in 1785, and the pair became infamous for the Highland Clearances of the early 19th century. He become Duke of Sutherland five months before his death.
BM Satires 11076.
[Ref: 61775] £650.00
Publish'd May 9th 1808 by H. Humphrey 27 S.t James's Street.
Coloured etching. J. Whatman 1811 watermark. Sheet 260 x 200mm (10¼ x 8"). Trimmed close to printed border.
A caricature of George Leveson-Gower (1758-1833), the Marquis of Stafford, shown walking along with his shoulders pushed forward. On a pillar is a Christie's picture sale catalogue at the entrance to Christie's. Leveson-Gower was the wealthiest man in Britain and spent hugely on his art collection and was one of the first collectors in London to open his collection to the public. He married Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland, in 1785, and the pair became infamous for the Highland Clearances of the early 19th century. He become Duke of Sutherland five months before his death.
BM Satires 11076.
[Ref: 61775] £650.00