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The Arrest

Print
1768 (published)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Print, The Arrest, engraved by John Dixon, published by John Bowles, 1768, Harry Beard Collection


Object details

Categories
Object type
TitleThe Arrest (assigned by artist)
Materials and techniques
Engraving, printed ink on paper
Brief description
Print, The Arrest, engraved by John Dixon, published by John Bowles, 1768, Harry Beard Collection
Physical description
Street scene with a bailiff on the right seizing the arm of a young fop, who is looking through an eye glass.
Verse below about Sir Fopling Flutter.
Dimensions
  • Height: 16.6cm
  • Width: 12.6cm
Marks and inscriptions
Credit line
Harry R. Beard Collection, given by Isobel Beard
Association
Summary
Print, The Arrest, engraved by John Dixon, published by John Bowles, 1768, Harry Beard Collection
Collection
Accession number
S.595-2013

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Record createdFebruary 14, 2013
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