A tall, thin military officer carries on his shoulders an enormously fat parson dressed in gown and bands followed by a dejected-looking farmer. Etching by J. Gillray, 1783.

  • Gillray, James, 1756-1815.
Date:
April 10 1783
Reference:
585052i
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Publication/Creation

[London] (no.227 Strand) : W. Humphrey, April 10 1783.

Physical description

1 print : etching ; platemark 24.8 x 35 cm

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Lettering

Balaam, - or the majesty of the people . The Lord open'd the mouth of the ass, etc.

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. v, London 1978, no. 6209

Reference

Wellcome Collection 585052i

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