James Gillray
Fortune Hunting

ArtistEnglish, 1757–1815
ArtistEnglish, 1741 - 1820
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • Fortune Hunting
Datepublished November 20, 1804
PlaceLondon, England
MediumHand-colored etching on laid paper
DimensionsSheet: 9 1/2 × 14 3/4 in. (24.1 × 37.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. George R. Brown
Object number74.239
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