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The Rake's Progress at the University. No. 2
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The Rake's Progress at the University. No. 2

Date1806
After work by James Gillray
Engraver William Humphrey
OriginEngland, London
MediumBlack and white line engraving and etching with period color
DimensionsOH: 10" x OW: 14 1/2" (trimmed to platemark)
Credit LineGift of Mr. Philip Pinsof
Object number1979-390,2
DescriptionLower margin reads: "The Rake's Progress at the University. __N.o 2.__/ Ah me! that thou the Freshman's Guide should'st read/ Yet venture on the hallowed grass to tread.__/ Publish'd October 22.d 1806/ by H. Humphrey N.o 27 --. / S.t James's Street London"