The luminous historian. (BM 1868,0808.5781).jpg
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The luminous historian. (BM 1868,0808.5781), A bust portrait in profile to the right of Gibbon, much caricatured. His small features are recessed between a bulging forehead and projecting chin. The neck is very heavy. The hair is arranged in a high toupet and a bag which rests on very round shoulders.  12 August 1788
Hand-coloured etching
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The luminous historian. (BM 1868,0808.5781), Uploads by copyfraud, Satirical prints in the British Museum, paper, Attributed to: Rev James Douglas : Published by: William Holland, The luminous historian.
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著名な歴史家。。 ギボンの右側に横向きに描かれた胸像で、非常に戯画的である。小さな特徴は額の膨らみと顎の突出にある。首がとても重い。髪は、大きなトペットと非常に丸い肩に収まる袋に整えられている。1788年8月12日 手彩色のエッチング
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著名な歴史家。。
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art historian exaggeration overreact overreaction bag lady chin rest overstate voluminous historian shoulder bag hibachi compliment laudatory