James Gillray - Brisk Cathartic - Hand-colored Etching — Humphrey Edition 1804

James Gillray (1756–1815) “Brisk Cathartic” England, 28 January 1804. Original etching hand-colored, published by Hannah Humphrey, 27 St James's Street, London. A satirical print, printed and colored at the time, depicting a patient sitting on a chamber pot, in a scene related to the purgative treatments of the early 19th century. Engraved signature: J. Gillray; publisher's imprint: H. Humphrey, 28 January 1804. Original colors well preserved. Contemporary print conforming to the characteristics of the original publication. Provenance: Purchased in the 1950s from the London art dealers Vicars Brothers Ltd, original label on the reverse. Condition: Very good condition, fresh colors. British frame from the 1950s, black mat. Ready to hang. Dimensions: 26.5/21 centimeters (visible area), 37/30 centimeters (with frame)