An altered version of bmsat 8146. Paine's head is turned in profile to the left, with a sly smile. The bundle of weapons, &c, on his back is inscribed 'levelling instruments'. The imprint continues: 'who has again opened his caracature exhibition room to which he has recently added several hundred new & old subjects admit 1s. ' 26 december 1792. Hand-coloured etching. Date: 1792. Dimensions: Height: 378.000 mm; Width: 293 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Thomas Paine. Collection: British Museum. Wha wants me (BM 1868,0808.6254)
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