[A gentleman looking in a mirror held by a satyr]

[A gentleman looking in a mirror held by a satyr]

[graphic].
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Brocas, Henry, 1762-1837, engraver
Summary:This drawing represents satire whose function is "to show vice her own deformity". A gentleman is shown looking at a mirror held by a satyr where his reflections shows that he too is half man, half beast. The figure of justice appears in clouds in the background.
In collection: Brocas sketchbook (PD 1964 TX) [graphic].
Format: Prints & Drawings
Language:English
Published / Created: [ca. 1809]
Subjects:
Justice > 1800-1810
Mirrors > 1800-1810
Reflections > 1800-1810
Supernatural beings > 1800-1810
Pencil works > Irish > 1800-1810
Satires > Irish > 1800-1810
Notes:An etching [2173 (TX) 1] of this image appeared in The Dublin Satirist, Vol.I (November 1809)

Inscribed in pencil l.c.: Goya

Formerly 1964 (TX) 28

Physical description: 1 drawing pencil 22.2 x 16 cm.

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Credits:Attributed to Henry Brocas Senior
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[A gentleman looking in a mirror held by a satyr]

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Bibliographic Details
In Collection: Brocas sketchbook (PD 1964 TX) [graphic].
Description:This drawing represents satire whose function is "to show vice her own deformity". A gentleman is shown looking at a mirror held by a satyr where his reflections shows that he too is half man, half beast. The figure of justice appears in clouds in the background.
Main Creator: Brocas, Henry, 1762-1837, engraver
Created: [ca. 1809]
Language:English
Extent:1 drawing pencil 22.2 x 16 cm.
Format:Prints & Drawings
Call Number: PD 1964 TX (28) (Collection unavailable)
Rights:Reproduction rights owned by National Library of Ireland