Who created "The Explanation"?

The Explanation was created by James Gillray in published May 30, 1798.

When was "The Explanation" created?

This artwork was created published May 30, 1798.

The Explanation is Hand-colored etching on paper.

Yes, The Explanation is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

published May 30, 1798

Medium

Hand-colored etching on paper

Dimensions

Image: 24.5 × 36 cm (9 11/16 × 14 3/16 in.); Plate: 26 × 36.3 cm (10 1/4 × 14 5/16 in.); Sheet: 27 × 38.5 cm (10 11/16 × 15 3/16 in.)

Classification

etching

Department

Prints and Drawings

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Accession Number

89812