A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London
George Hunt (fl.early-mid 19th century)
Category
Art / Prints
Date
Unknown
Materials
paper
Measurements
300 x 240 mm
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Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 286768.5
Summary
Print, etching, A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London, by George Hunt (fl.early-mid 19th century). One of 12 caricatures, some with borders, taken from the Caricature Room, all with traces of green emulsion on the reverse. e) Hand-coloured print by G.Hunt after M.E., published by Pyall' Hunt, and entitled 'A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London.' A large gentleman is shown braving a blizzard, others falling and slipping in the snow behind. Orange coloured border printed with vine design. See 1118h
Marks and inscriptions
A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year in London
Makers and roles
George Hunt (fl.early-mid 19th century) , artist Henry Pyall (1795-1833), engraver and publisher