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An episode in Tristram Shandy (?): Uncle Toby (?) and his associates discussing battles in which he had fought. Etching by J. Bretherton, 1782, after H.W. Bunbury after L. Sterne.
- Sterne, Laurence, 1713-1768.
- Date
- 1st Jan[uar]y 1782
- Reference
- 651172i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
One of the veterans has a wooden leg
Publication/Creation
[London?] : [publisher not identified], 1st Jan[uar]y 1782.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 27.7 x approximately 25 cm
Lettering
Fought all his battles o'er again And thrice he slew the slain. Mr. Bunbury del: Js. Bretherton f.
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. V, London 1935, no. 6139 (does not mention Tristram Shandy)
Lettering note
Lettering is quoted from Dryden, Alexander's Feast
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 651172i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores