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'Blowing up the Pic Nic's; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets...', 1802. Artist: James Gillray

'Blowing up the Pic Nic's; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets...', 1802. Artist: James Gillray

1-239-745 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Blowing up the Pic Nic's; or, Harlequin Quixotte attacking the puppets. Vide Tottenham Street Pantomime', 1802. Richard Sheridan leading the forces of the professionals against the amateurs of the Pic Nic Society, whose performances took place in concert rooms in Tottenham Street. The actors, feasting on the stage, are falling back in terror.

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Creator
  1. James Gillray, attributed to: British, English: Artist, caricaturist, draftsman, engraver, printmaker
People Related
  1. Richard Sheridan: Irish: Statesman, dramatist, playwright, politician
Medium
  1. Aquatint
  2. Etching
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire
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Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3620x4826
File Size : 51,182kb

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  1. 18620
  1. 0220003094
  1. 1-239-745
  1. 1239745
  1. 18620
  1. 3094
  1. A3
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