Gillray101 ~ 'Pizarro contemplating over the product of his new Peruvian mine' ~ Originally published by Hannah Humphrey, London, June 4, 1799. This late 'Bohn' edition circa 1851. ~ Hand colored Etching ~ Gillray satirizes playright and producer, Richard Brinsley Sheridan standing on stage in the costume of his own protagonist, Peru's conquorer and looting govenor, Pizarro. He is pictured gloating over the profits from his theater production.

paper 16-1/2 inches x 12 inches ~ $225