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Vestr̲ s [an eye in place of i], every goose can stand thus.

Description

Engraving, sepia toned; round image, 17 cm. in oblong frame.

Note

Full length to front, head inclined to left, on right foot, left leg fully extended to side, arms outstretched, holding plumed hat in right hand. Two geese approximate his stance.
A less-detailed version of the 1781 caricature published by Torre, *MGZFF Ves Au C 3.

Call Number

*MGZFF Ves Au C 2

OCLC

NYPY737076073-F

Author

Vestris, Auguste, 1760-1842.

Title

Vestr̲ s [an eye in place of i], every goose can stand thus.

Imprint

[London, 1781?]

Local Note

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Local Subject

Prints (Graphic arts) -- Ballet -- 18th century.

Ballet -- England -- 18th century.

Dance -- Caricatures and cartoons.

Research Call Number

*MGZFF Ves Au C 2