James Gillray, Frying Spats, Toasting Muffins

£500.00

Ah! Sure a pair was never seen, so justly formed to meet by nature!

Paired companion portraits that caricatured King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. They satirize the king and queen's personalities, with "Frying Sprats" depicting the king and "Toasting Muffins" the queen. 

Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published 28th November 1791 by H. Humphrey, London. S. 266 × 390mm.

Verso The Bottomless Pitt.

*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.

Ah! Sure a pair was never seen, so justly formed to meet by nature!

Paired companion portraits that caricatured King George III and Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz. They satirize the king and queen's personalities, with "Frying Sprats" depicting the king and "Toasting Muffins" the queen. 

Etching with hand colouring, on wove, with narrow margins, published 28th November 1791 by H. Humphrey, London. S. 266 × 390mm.

Verso The Bottomless Pitt.

*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.