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The Coward comforted; - or - A scene immediately after the Duel: P.218-1948

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Object information

Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Coward comforted; - or - A scene immediately after the Duel

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Aitken, James

Entities

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (1948) by Beaumont, Violet, Lady

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1789

Note

Published May 29th 1789. Hand coloured at date of publication.

School or Style

British

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: The word "Coward" is struck out but still legible

  • Text: The Coward comforted; or -A scene immediately after the Duel
  • Location: Plate lower centre
  • Method of creation: Printed
  • Type: Title

Identification numbers

Accession number: P.218-1948
Primary reference Number: 161536
Stephens/George: 7535
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 19 May 2015 Last processed: Friday 8 December 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Paintings, Drawings and Prints

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