print;
book-illustration
- Museum number
- 1875,0710.3760
- Description
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'The Cavalier after being entertained by Gil Blas, deriding him for his credulity', the Cavalier at right, leaning on his walking stick and turning back towards Gil Blas while pointing, the young man seated at a table with glasses and a burning candle, waving his hands in disagreement; in oval frame with architectural surround, swags beside and dramatic masks above; after J De Wilde, illustration to 'Gil Blas', from 'Cooke's Pocket Edition of Select Novels'. 1798
Etching and engraving
- Production date
- 1798
- Dimensions
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Height: 147 millimetres
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Width: 94 millimetres
- $Inscriptions
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- Location
- Not on display
- Associated titles
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Associated Title: Gil Blas
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Associated Title: Cooke's Pocket Edition of Select Novels
- Acquisition date
- 1875
- Department
- Prints and Drawings
- Registration number
- 1875,0710.3760
