Pen-etration
Satirical Print
6 August 1799 (published)
6 August 1799 (published)
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Satirical etching of John Penn
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| Materials and techniques | etching |
| Brief description | James Gilray. 'Pen-etration'. Caricature etching of John Penn. Published London, 6 August 1799 |
| Physical description | Satirical etching of John Penn |
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| Marks and inscriptions | PEN-ETRATION. - NB; This Title has no affinity to Pen, as connected with the Goose-Quill; nor has it any allusion to Penguin, a stupid creature between a Fish & a Fowl; - the word is simply derived from Pen, as the Instrument used to express the deep researches of the mind; see the St James's Street chitchat - respecting a Keen Pen; - a Witty Pen; - & a Pen, often Cut, but never mended.' |
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| Accession number | E.520-1943 |
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| Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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