Mad Tom. : of the Man of Rights. (Political Portraiture No. 6.)

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• PUBLISHER: Published as the Act directs by W. Locke Septr. 1, 1791.

• MEDIUM: Engraving,

  DATE: 1791.

• EDITION SIZE: Image size 5 1/2 x 3 1/2" (14 x 8.9 cm).

• DESCRIPTION: A rare print of Tomas Paine.<br><br> Engraved by Hanabel Scratch. <BR><BR> Paine sits pensively at a writing desk surrounded by papers, a crown, and a broken scepter at his feet. One leg is raised as if just having struck the scepter.<BR><BR> "Mad Tom, or The Man of Rights" refers to a Thomas Paine cartoon from 1791. The cartoon depicts Paine, the author of "Rights of Man," writing his work and is presented as a satire. The title "Mad Tom" is used to suggest that his ideas and writings are viewed as eccentric or out of line by some, while "The Man of Rights" highlights his defense of natural rights, particularly during the early French Revolution. AI - Google

• ADDITIONAL INFO: Framed in a semi-ornate black and gold lipped molding. Overall framed size, 11 x 8.5 inches

• CONDITION: Good condition, a fine impression of this important image.

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• CATEGORIES: 18th-19th Century Subjects , Caricatures and Satirical , Political & Early American