The True British Tar Hand coloured mezzotint engraving published by Carington Bowles London 1785. After Robert Dighton. Depicting a Sailor pointing at his prize-money. 'Now the Wars are over, Faith I'll live in clover; I've enough of this Pelf, For my friends and myself' Good impression in period ebonised fruitwood frame. Some minor worming and edge damages. 30.5 by 40.8 cms. Overall in frame. (BM cat. 2010,7081.1383).
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