| Method | Etching |
| Artist | James Sayers |
| Published | Published 17th June 1782 by C. Bretherton. |
| Dimensions | Image 142 x 93 mm, Sheet 168 x 107 mm |
| Notes |
Satirical illustration of Henry Bathurst, 2nd Earl Bathurst, depicted full-length, standing almost full-face, but looking slightly to the right. His hands are tucked under his waistcoat, and he wears a tie-wig and sword. His expression appears senile, if not slightly moronic. James Sayers initials to bottom left corner. Henry Bathurst (1714 - 1794) was a lawyer, and member of parliament between 1735 and 1754. In 1754, he was appointed judge in the court of common pleas. Between 1771 and 1778, Bathrust was Lord Chancellor, and in 1775, he succeeded his father as Earl Bathurst. James Sayers (1748 - 1823) was a prolific Caricaturist. His plates are usually aquatint and are hardly ever coloured. His first notable works were on the Fox-North coalition published by Thomas Cornell, 1783-4. His later works were published by Hannah Humphrey. Charles Bretherton was an English engraver and printseller active between c.1760 and 1783. Despite his brief life, Bretherton created a number of fine etchings based upon the works of contemporary artists. He was trained by his father, the London etcher and publisher James Bretherton, who published all of his son's etchings. They were re-issued several years later by S.W. Fores. Between 1771 and 1780 Charles and James Bretherton produced numerous etchings after the satirical work of Henry William Bunbury. BM Satires 6070 Condition: Trimmed within plate mark, large stain to bottom left corner, and a few other smaller stains to sheet. Laid to album page. |
| Framing | unmounted |
| Price | £80.00 |
| Stock ID | 37725 |