An old smuggler (Mr Moffit) is shot dead by a naval inspector with a pistol, who finds rolls of tobacco in the dead man's pockets; other people attend the scene. Engraving by W. Greatbach, 1833, after F. Pickering.
- Pickering, F. (Ferdinand), 1810-1889.
- Date:
- 1833
- Reference:
- 29600i
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An episode in 'The smuggler' by John Banim, 1833.
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London : Richard Bentley, 1833.
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1 print : engraving ; image 9.3 x 7.2 cm
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The smuggler. I unconsciously echoed his ejaculations, and he looked up into my face, with a conscience stricken expression of eye, still kneeling over the dead body. The carpenter's voice sounded at our backs. F. Pickering pinxt. W. Greatbatch sculpt.
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Wellcome Collection 29600i
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