1809 (1849) Antique Print; Theatrical Mendicants Relieved by James Gillray

Description: On offer: an original (i.e. not a later reproduction) scarce antique print "Theatrical Mendicants Relieved - have Pity upon all our Aches and Wants!" Covent Garden Theatre was burned down on 20 Sept. 1808. Kemble, followed by his brother Charles, and his sister, Mrs. Siddons, holds out his hat, bowing, to the Duke of Northumberland who stands at the gate of Northumberland House in the Strand. The Duke offered Kemble a loan of £10000 on his bond, which was returned to be destroyed at the dinner held to celebrate the laying of the foundation stone of the new theatre on 30 Dec. 1808. Shown are Charles Kemble (1775-1854), Actor, theatre manager and playwright; John Philip Kemble (1757-1823), Actor. Hugh Percy, 2nd Duke of Northumberland (1742-1817), Soldier and politician. Sarah Siddons (née Kemble) (1755-1831), Actress. DATE PRINTED: 1849 from plates first published in 1809. Dated 1809 on the plate.SIZE: The printed area including titles is approximately 35.5 x 26.5 cm (14 x 10.5 inches) plus margins with a blank back (medium). ARTIST/CARTOGRAPHER/ENGRAVER: Drawn and etched by James Gillray. James Gillray (13 August 1756 – 1 June 1815) was a British caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires, mainly published between 1792 and 1810. Many of his works are held at the National Portrait Gallery in London. Gillray has been called "the father of the political cartoon", with his works satirizing George III, Napoleon, prime ministers and generals. Regarded as being one of the two most influential cartoonists, the other being William Hogarth, Gillray's wit and humour, knowledge of life, fertility of resource, keen sense of the ludicrous, and beauty of execution, at once gave him the first place among caricaturists. In his caricatures Gillray was attacking the social follies of the time with scathing satire, and nothing escapes his notice. He is honourably distinguished in the history of caricature by the fact that his sketches are real works of art. PROVENANCE: First published in 1809. In 1849/1851 Henry George Bohn put out an edition, from the original plates in a handsome elephant folio from where this example is taken, the coarser sketches-commonly known as the "Suppressed Plates"-being published in a separate volume.VERSO: There is part of another view printed on the reverse side. CONDITION: Good; suitable for framing. Please check the scan for any blemishes prior to making your purchase. Virtually all antiquarian maps and prints are subject to some normal aging due to use and time which is not significant unless otherwise stated. I offer a no questions asked return policy. AUTHENTICITY: This is an authentic antique print, published at the date stated above. I do not offer reproductions. It is not a modern copy. The term 'original' when applied to a print means that it was printed at the first or original date of publication; it does not imply that the item is unique. RETURNS POLICY: I offer a no questions returns policy. All I ask is that you pay return shipping and mail back to me in original condition. POSTAGE / SHIPPING COSTS: I only charge postage for the first print ordered. There is no additional postage charge if you order more than one print.BACKGROUND INFORMATION: . Please explore my ebay shop for more antique prints. Track Page Views With Auctiva's FREE Counter

Price: 44.99 GBP

Location: Marlow

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