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Gape, Sinner, and Swallow
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George Cruikshank and Fisher, Son & Co.

Gape, Sinner, and Swallow

1841

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Gape, Sinner, and Swallow

1841

Physical Qualities Etching, Sheet: 121 x 169 mm. (4 3/4 x 6 5/8 in.) Image: 81 x 130 mm. (3 3/16 x 5 1/8 in.)
Credit Line The George A. Lucas Collection, purchased with funds from the State of Maryland, Laurence and Stella Bendann Fund, and contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations throughout the Baltimore community
Object Number 1996.48.697
The Baltimore Museum of Art by purchase, 1996; The Maryland Institute College of Art, through Henry Walters, Baltimore, by bequest 1909; from George A. Lucas, Paris

Inscribed: Inscribed in plate: lower left "Geo. Cruikshank"; lower center "4_221.", "'Gape, sinner, and swallow!' 'Ouvre la bouche, pécheur, et avale!'", "FISHER, SON, & CO. LONDON & PARIS, 1841."

Markings: None

Publisher

Fisher, Son & Co.

operated c. 1821 - 1848

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