John Gay Portrait Print

John Gay NPG D9490

by George Bickham the Elder, after William Aikman

This medley print contains lines from Gay's poem The Shepherd's Week (1714) which satirised the pseudo-archaic style of the poet Ambrose Philips (1674-1749), and ridiculed rural folklore and customs. The medley print format mimicked the look of scattered prints on sale in a shop. It enabled the engraver to demonstrate his skill and versatility.

Extra small 102mm x 153mm £6.00

Small 297mm x 210mm £15.00

Medium 483mm x 329mm £30.00

Large 590mm x 432mm £45.00

Extra large: 840mm x 612mm £75.00

Medium Canvas Shortest edge 297mm £35.00

Images are printed in their original proportions, within a white border, on the paper of your choice. Please note that dimensions listed above are for the paper size only.

The Photo paper has a semi-gloss finish, ideally suited to reproductions of photographs, while the Art paper has a matt textured surface that works particularly well for reproductions of drawings, etchings and some paintings.

If selecting a frame for Photo paper small or medium, please note that the frame is black, made from solid sustainable wood in the UK, and the dimensions are:

Small: Depth 23mm / Height 332mm / Width 245mm

Medium: Depth 23mm / Height 517mm / Width 362mm