Date Obulum !
Wood-engraving. 1859. 275mm by 210mm (sheet). ''Date Obulum !' The Next Great Classical Impersonation which the antique Roman may be expected to assume.' Depicts George Samuel Evans (1802-1868), barrister, editor and politician. From 'Melbourne Punch'. Melbourne Punch began in 1855. From 1855-1861 Nicholas Chevalier was one of the principal cartoonists most of whose work was engraved by Samuel Calvert. Reverse blank. Item #2906
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