Well-known journalists sitting at desks in a temple containing statues of public figures; representing the sycophancy of the press. Coloured etching by Charles Williams, 1814.

  • Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830.
Date:
[1 April 1814]
Reference:
38402i
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[London] ([1 Newgate Street]) : [W.N. Jones], [1 April 1814]

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1 print : etching, with watercolour ; image 19.5 x 34.4 cm

Lettering

Modern idolatry - or - editors and idols. Extensive lettering within the print

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, London 1949, vol. 9, no. 12207

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Wellcome Collection 38402i

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