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James Gillray, He Steers His Flight, 1851, United Kingdom, copper etching with aquatint and watercolor (engraving) in Rococo style, 71 × 61 cm, framed, in good condition, not signed.

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Rare James Gillray dated 1851 ‘He Steers His Flight" Copper Etching, Aquatint & Watercolor also titled 'Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim ....

James Gillray ‘He Steers His Flight or 'Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim tollere humo: Lord Granvilles' Installation as Chancellor of Oxford University'. After James Gillray (british,1756–1815), publisher, Hannah Humphry. An english satirical print, the title loosely translating to 'he steers his flight aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight.' Etching, Aquatint and watercolor on paper.

Rare James Gillray dated 1851 ‘He Steers His Flight" Copper Etching, Aquatint & Watercolor also titled 'Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim ....

James Gillray ‘He Steers His Flight or 'Tentanda via est qua me quoque possim tollere humo: Lord Granvilles' Installation as Chancellor of Oxford University'. After James Gillray (british,1756–1815), publisher, Hannah Humphry. An english satirical print, the title loosely translating to 'he steers his flight aloft, incumbent on the dusky air that felt unusual weight.' Etching, Aquatint and watercolor on paper.

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Artist
James Gillray (XIX)
Title of artwork
He steers his flight
Technique
Engraving
Signature
Not signed
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Year
1851
Condition
Good condition
Height
71 cm
Width
61 cm
Weight
3500 g
Depiction/theme
Cityscape
Style
Rococo
Sold with frame
Yes
Period
19th century
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