Cymon & Iphigenia., James Gillray, 1796

A burlesque of the discovery by cymon of iphigenia asleep. A fat black country-woman leans against a sandy bank. A hideous yokel, advancing from the right, stoops towards her, dropping his stick and gaping with delighted surprise. 2 may 1796 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1796. Dimensions: Height: 249 mm; Width: 279 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Cymon & Iphigenia. (BM 1868,0808.6525)

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

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