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The new Vis-a-vis, or Florizel driving Perdita

September 1, 1783
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: The new Vis-a-vis, or Florizel driving Perdita
  • Series/Portfolio: Rambler's Magazine, August 1783
  • Artist: Anonymous, British, 18th century
  • Subject: Mary "Perdita" Robinson (British, 1758–1800)
  • Artist: George, Prince of Wales (British, London 1762–1830 Windsor)
  • Subject: Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford (British, 1732–1792)
  • Subject: Thomas Robinson (British, active 1750–1802)
  • Date: September 1, 1783
  • Medium: Etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet (trimmed to plate): 3 7/8 × 6 7/16 in. (9.8 × 16.3 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1917
  • Object Number: 17.3.3442-10
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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