A slice of Glo'ster cheese [graphic] / Js. Gy. desn. et fect.

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Title: A slice of Glo'ster cheese [graphic] / Js. Gy. desn. et fect.
Alternative Title: Slice of Gloucester cheese
Creator: Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
William Frederick,--Duke of Gloucester,--1776-1834--Caricatures and cartoons.
Published / Created: 1795 June 7
Copyright Date: [19 June 1795]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: H. Humphrey, No. 37 New Bond Street
Abstract: "A whole length caricature-portrait of Prince William Frederick of Gloucester in profile to the right wearing military uniform. He is very thin, elongated, and knock-kneed, and stands with his right hand in his breeches pocket. His profile resembles that of his uncle, George III ..."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; oval design 23.5 x 11.9 cm, on plate 25.3 x 12.9 cm, on sheet 35 x 25 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Caricatures--England--1795.
Etchings--England--London--1795.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1795.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher.
William Frederick,--Duke of Gloucester,--1776-1834--Caricatures and cartoons.

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7, no. 8716
Wright, T. Historical and descriptive account of the caricatures by James Gillray, no. 407
Wright, T. Works of James Gillray, the caricaturist with the history of his life and times, p. 197