Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
James Gillray, 1756–1815, British
Title:
Fighting for the Dunghill, - or - Jack Tar Settling Citoyen Francois (from: Caricature, vol. 1)
Date:
1798
Materials & Techniques:
Etching and aquatint, hand-colored
Dimensions:
Sheet: 9 3/8 x 13 1/2in. (23.8 x 34.3cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered inside image; lower left: "Js. Gillray invt. & ft."; lettered below image, lower center: "Fighting for the DUNGHILL: or Jack Tar settling Citoyen François."; lower right: "Pubd. Novr. 30th. 1798. by H. Humphrey | St. James's Street."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1981.25.928
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
caricature | caricatures | satire
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:43753