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Great Luminary of the Law

Great Luminary of the Law

Maker (British, 1797-1868)
ClassificationsDRAWINGS
Daten.d.
Mediumpen and watercolor over pencil
Dimensions12 1/2 x 8 in. (31.8 x 20.3 cm.)
MarkingsTitle: The Great Luminary of the Law or New Patent Cabinet Light! [Lord Brougham as a candle] Warranteed to shed a Lustre on all and when once in not to be easily puffed out - or made to end in Smoke!!! NB This is considered to be the greatest light of the age by all the 'feelosophers' and Schoolmaster in the Kingdom [also some words in code]
Credit LineThe Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens
Status
Not on view
Object number71.7
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