Mr. Edward Bright late of Maldon in Essex.

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• ARTIST: David Ogborne

• PUBLISHER: Published by J. Hinton at the Kings Arms in St. Pauls Church Yard, London.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: 1751

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 6 3/8 x 3 7/8" ( 161 x 98 mm ) plus title and margins.

• DESCRIPTION: This print from Universal Magazine, engraved by Anthony Walker after a painting by David Ogborne and published by John Hinton in 1751, depicts Edward Bright, a grocer from Maldon, Essex, widely known as the "Fat Man of Maldon." Renowned for his exceptional size, Bright became the subject of local legends and wagers, including the famous claim that his waistcoat could hold seven men. This feat was demonstrated in 1750 and again in 1751, when nine men successfully fit into the garment at the King’s Head Inn.<br><br> Bright lived on Maldon’s High Street and was laid to rest in the Church of All Saints on November 12, 1750, at the age of 29. Church records note his character as "a very honest tradesman, a facetious companion, comely in his person, affable in his temper, a tender father, and a valuable friend." His extraordinary size, recorded as 43 & 1/2 stone (609 lbs), required a specially constructed coffin and elaborate burial arrangements. Bright’s legacy endures through historical engravings and a bronze relief installed in 2000 at the King’s Head Centre, commemorating the legendary scene of men standing inside his waistcoat.

• ADDITIONAL INFO: This piece is in a 6.5 x 9.5 inch archival mylar for safe handling.

• CONDITION: Good condition with full margins and. Subtle dog-ear crease in the lower right corner.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Portraits