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Rowlandson illustration of Samuel Johnson

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Description

Heading: (Johnson, Samuel)
Author: Rowlandson, Thomas
Title: "An Author & Bookseller."
Place Published: London
Publisher:William Holland
Date Published: 1797
Description:

Hand-colored aquatint, 34x22 cm (13½x8¾") visible. Matted and framed, overall 58.5x45.5 cm (23x18").

Caricature depiction of Dr. Samuel Johnson, well-fed and well-dressed, in what appears a heated discussion with a thin and bedraggled book agent.

Condition

A bit browned, not examined out of frame; appears very good.

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Rowlandson illustration of Samuel Johnson

Name: Rowlandson illustration of Samuel Johnson
SKU: 45386156
Price: 3000 USD
Availability: InStock

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