Print made by James Gillray, 1756–1815, BritishPublished by Hannah Humphrey, ca. 1745–1818, British
Title:
The Theatrical Bubble: Being a New Specimen of the Astonishing Powers of the Great Politico-Punchinello, in the art of Dramatic Puffing
Date:
1805
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint, hand-colored on moderately thick, slightly textured, beige wove paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 14 7/16 x 10 inches (36.7 x 25.4 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, within image, names of contemporary actors, plays, and characters; lettered, lower right inside image: "Js. Gillray invt"; lower center below image: "The Theatrical BUBBLE: __ being a new specimen of the astonishing | Powers of the great Politico-Punchinello, in the Art of Dramatic-Puffing__ | Publishd Jany &th 1805 by H Humphrey 27 St Jamess Street London __ Vide: New method of Raising ye Wind."