James Gillray
The Battle of Bow-Street

The Battle of Bow-Street

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The Battle of Bow-Street
ArtistEnglish, 1757–1815
PublisherLondon
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • The Battle of Bow-Street
Datepublished July 1788
PlaceLondon, England
MediumHand-colored etching and aquatint on laid paper
DimensionsPlate: 9 3/4 × 13 3/4 in. (24.8 × 34.9 cm)
 Sheet: 10 1/2 × 17 in. (26.7 × 43.2 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Brown
Object number74.245
Non exposé

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