James Gillray
The Liberty of the Subject

ArtistEnglish, 1757–1815
PublisherEnglish, c. 1740–c. 1810
CultureEnglish
Titles
  • The Liberty of the Subject
Datepublished October 15, 1779
PlaceEngland
MediumEtching on wove paper
DimensionsPlate: 9 7/8 × 14 in. (25.1 × 35.6 cm)
Sheet: 12 × 19 1/4 in. (30.5 × 48.9 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Parker Edwards
Object number44.499
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