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The Giant-Factotum amusing himself: P.410-1948

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Current Location: In storage

Titles

The Giant-Factotum amusing himself

Maker(s)

Printmaker: Gillray, James
Publisher: Humphrey, Hannah

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Acquisition and important dates

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

Dating

18th Century
Production date: AD 1797

Note

Published January 21st 1797

School or Style

British

Components of the work

Sheet Height 417 mm Width 296 mm

Techniques used in production

Hand colouring
Etching

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Identification numbers

Accession number: P.410-1948
Primary reference Number: 161706
Stephens/George: 8980
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Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Monday 18 January 2021 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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