English School, late 18th Century

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English School, late 18th Century

Lindley Murray, profile to left amidst trophies; and the Duke of Wellington, relaxing, his feet outstretched on a chair
engravings, the former with brush and black ink
rectangular, 4 1/4in. (105mm.) and 5 1/2in. (140mm.) high (2)

Literature

Hickman, 1968, p. 57
Hickman, 1971, p. 140, fig. 75.3

Lot Essay

Lindley Murray (1745-1826), born in Pennsylvania, was called to the Bar in New York. He settled in England and after the publication of "English Grammar" in 1796, became known as the "Father" of the subject.

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