Bank Notes, Paper Money, French Alarmists, o, the Devil, the Devil! ah! poor John Bull!!!
This is the first of several prints by Gillray in response to the recently passed Bank Restriction Act of 1797 which created a paper-currency no longer backed by gold, relieving the Bank of England from having to pay out gold in exchange for equivalent banknotes.
Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published March 1st 1797 by H.Humphrey, London. S. 288 × 425mm.
Verso Contemplation upon a Coronet.
*Please note the frame in the image is not the finished frame and purely an example. On purchase we will discuss framing options and try best to cater to your request. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. Please email peter@phfa.co.uk if you have any questions regarding framing.
Bank Notes, Paper Money, French Alarmists, o, the Devil, the Devil! ah! poor John Bull!!!
This is the first of several prints by Gillray in response to the recently passed Bank Restriction Act of 1797 which created a paper-currency no longer backed by gold, relieving the Bank of England from having to pay out gold in exchange for equivalent banknotes.
Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published March 1st 1797 by H.Humphrey, London. S. 288 × 425mm.
Verso Contemplation upon a Coronet.
*Please note the frame in the image is not the finished frame and purely an example. On purchase we will discuss framing options and try best to cater to your request. Please allow up to 3 weeks for delivery. Please email peter@phfa.co.uk if you have any questions regarding framing.
