Thomas Walker. Engraving by W. Sharp, 1794, after G. Romney.
- Romney, George, 1734-1802.
- Date:
- Nov.r 5 1794
- Reference:
- 2016033i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Thomas Walker (1749-1817) was a cotton merchant and political reformer at Manchester. In 1794 he was tried (on perjured evidence) for conspiring to overthrow the king, the constitution, and the government, and was acquitted. Portraed half-length to left facing front, in a simulated trompe l'oeil frame
Publication/Creation
London (Charles Street near the Middlesex Hospital) : Will.m Sharp, Nov.r 5 1794.
Physical description
1 print : etching ; platemark 30.4 x 22.9 cm
Contributors
Lettering
Thomas Walker. Romney pinxt. W.Sharp sculpt.
Reference
Wellcome Collection 2016033i
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Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores