"Elegance Democratique." A sketch found near High-Wycombe", James Gillray, 1799

Lord wycombe, scarcely caricatured, walks to the left, his head in profile, left hand on hip, right on a club-like walking-stick. His coat is curiously cut, his (striped) waistcoat longer and breeches shorter than the contemporary fashion. He wears a neck-cloth and shoes. His gait is slouching and his dress rather slovenly. Clouds form a background. Below the title: "- whenever i wish to form a proper estimate of a mans mind, i observe his manners & his dress". 8 july 1799 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1799. Dimensions: Height: 360 mm; Width: 258 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: John Henry Petty, Earl Wycombe, 2nd Marquess of Lansdowne. Collection: British Museum. "Elegance Democratique." A sketch found near High-Wycombe" (BM 1868,0808.12545)

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Author: Print made by: James Gillray Published by: Hannah HumphreySource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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satirical prints in the british museum prints by james gillray in the british museum paper john henry petty, earl wycombe, 2nd marquess of lansdowne british museum james gillray