Bar eloquence., James Gillray, 1795

A barrister (three-quarter length) in wig and gown stands directed to the left, his right arm raised, his brief in his right hand, his left hand extended. He says: "did your lordships ever hear of such an infamous scoundrel?" he has a certain resemblance to erskine, cf. Bmsat 8502. 6 january 1795 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1795. Dimensions: Height: 124 mm; Width: 81 mm. Medium: paper. Depicted People: Thomas Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine. Collection: British Museum. Bar eloquence. (BM 1868,0808.6400)