James Gillray (1757 - 1815) was a British caricaturist and printmaker famous for his etched political and social satires. He started his career as a letter engraver which later helped him to support his studies at the Royal Academy. Gillray's incomparable wit and humour, knowledge of life, ...

Dimensions (W x H): 35 x 24.5 / 14 x 9½

Fine engraving of two old London schools. Merchant Taylor’s School stood in Suffolk Lane in the City until 1875. St Pauls’ school stood opposite to St Paul’s cathedral until it was moved to Hammersmith in 1884. The building shown in this engraving was built in 1670 and was replaced in 1822

Dimensions (W x H): 23.5 x 37 / 9½ x 14½

Dimensions (W x H): 72 x 57 / 28½ x 22½