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'Every man has his price - Sir Rt Walpole, Market day, Sic itur ad astra', 1788. Artist: Unknown

'Every man has his price - Sir Rt Walpole, Market day, Sic itur ad astra', 1788. Artist: Unknown

1-620-782 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Every man has his price - Sir Rt Walpole, Market day, Sic itur ad astra', 1788. Smithfield Market cattle pens, at the corner of Smithfield and Cow Lane, filled with cattle with the faces of peers. In the background there is a pawn shop and the Crown Tavern. On the right the market bell is being rung by a man with a cynical smile.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Unknown, attributed to: :
After
  1. James Gillray: British, English: Artist, caricaturist, draftsman, engraver, printmaker
Subject
  1. Sir Robert Walpole: British: Prime minister, politician, statesman
Medium
  1. Etching
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. Satire
Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W
Category Hierarchy

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

Trade & Industry Shops & Markets

Locations & Buildings Other

History & Politics Politics Politicians

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3106x2183
File Size : 19,865kb

Aliases

  1. 18398
  1. p5428091
  1. 0220005421
  1. 1-620-782
  1. 1620782
  1. 18398
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