£650
THOMAS MALTON (1748-1804) , AFTER THOMAS ROWLANDSON (1756-1827)
A SUDDEN SQUALL IN HYDE PARK
Etching and aquatint with hand colouring, published by S. W. Fores, 1791,
Image 33.5 x 45.5cm.
* It has been suggested that the man on horseback is George, Prince of Wales and the man driving the carriage is Richard Barry, 7th Earl of Barrymore (a notorious hedonist, known as `Hellgate` and `The Rake of Rakes`, who died aged 23)
++ Small repaired damage in sky upper right and top left; damage in margin at left edge, not affecting the image; central crease where formerly folded; other faults
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