Governor Hill

by Green after Smith

$175 · Offered by Donald A. Heald Rare Books

A fascinating novelty portrait of Governor Hill. This quirky little portrait is an intriguing example of separately published novelty prints produced in England at the beginning of the nineteenth century. Obscure printed portraits of unusual figures or local celebrities became popular at this period, appearing in print shops throughout the countryside. Unlike traditional portraiture, which was the product of a specific commission, these novelty prints recorded the likeness of

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