A Bundle of Straw, My Spouse is Remarkable Tasty in his Dress & he likes to see me so.
Copper-engraved print published c1795
Caricaturist, presumably of Irish background, but undocumented. Responsible for a small number of plates in a distinctive hand. Unclear whether he etched them all or only designed them. Never a publisher. Worked for P.Roberts and J.Aitken. Many unsigned prints by both men may well be by him.
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Provocative print engraved by Irish caricaturist W O’Keeffe, who was working in late 18th century London. Published by Fores’ of Piccadilly 1795. Copper-engraving with hand-colour, presented in a Hogarth pattern frame.
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