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Cottage Amusement

Cottage Amusement, by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores, published 12 February 1828 - NPG D46036 - © National Portrait Gallery, London

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Cottage Amusement

by Henry Heath, published by Samuel William Fores
hand-coloured etching, published 12 February 1828
9 3/4 in. x 13 7/8 in. (248 mm x 352 mm) plate size; 10 1/4 in. x 14 3/4 in. (260 mm x 375 mm) paper size
Given by Sir Edward Dillon Lott du Cann, 2015
Reference Collection
NPG D46036

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  • Samuel William Fores (baptised 1761-1838), Printseller and publisher. Artist associated with 83 portraits.
  • Henry Heath (active 1822-1842), Caricaturist. Artist associated with 15 portraits.

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