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A peep into the Cave of Jacobinism

Print
Sept 1798
Artist/Maker

A figure of Truth shines a flaming torch into a cave where a tentacled creature with a phrygian cap cowers.


Object details

Object type
TitleA peep into the Cave of Jacobinism (assigned by artist)
Brief description
A peep into the Cave of Jacobinism. Gillray caricature.
Physical description
A figure of Truth shines a flaming torch into a cave where a tentacled creature with a phrygian cap cowers.
Dimensions
  • Image height: 180mm
  • Image width: 245mm
  • Platemark height: 195mm
  • Platemark width: 260mm
  • Sheet height: 204mm
  • Sheet width: 272mm
Credit line
Bequeathed by Frank A. Gibson
Subject depicted
Collection
Accession number
E.215-1989

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Record createdDecember 9, 2008
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