Sandby R.A., Paul (1731 – 1809) – ‘John Balfour’s Coffee House at Edinburgh’ (AG49).

'John Balfour's Coffee House at Edinburgh' (AG49). Etching. 1752. Titled and dated in the plate. The old figure is Alexander Monro Primus. The younger figure may well be a self portrait of Sandby. On the wall is a spoof poster advertising a benefit concert for Monro (it is dated 1st April 1752) and on the right is an engraving after Hogarth, humorously adapted. 4.5"x3.5" inches.