Charles James, seated at his desk with candles burning, contemplating suicide, holds a pistol to his mouth. Engraving by W. Skelton after C.R. Ryley after C. James.
- James, Charles, -1821.
- Date:
- 1798
- Reference:
- 42995i
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Description
By comparison with an engraved portrait of Charles James, the present print seems to show him as the man rejecting suicide. His sword is lying on the table
Publication/Creation
1798
Physical description
1 print : engraving, with etching ; image 12 x 8 cm
Lettering
Suicide rejected. Then come thou friendly weapon in whose womb fate sits secure, and certain of its prey ... Car. James inv. C.R. Riley delin. W. Skelton sculp.
Lettering continues: While Delia's image light me to the tomb. From Delia's charms thus rend each wish away. Ah no! Eternity! profound abyss, see from my grasp the deadly weapon falls: from sleepless anguish into soothing bliss an angel beckons, and my Saviour calls
Reference
Wellcome Collection 42995i
Type/Technique
Subjects
Where to find it
42994i-42995i on one mount
Location Status Access Closed stores