The First Interview in 1786: George Smith and Deacon William Brodie, who were both hanged!

John Kay British, Scottish
Subject William Brodie British, Scottish
Subject George Smith British
1788
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  • Title: The First Interview in 1786: George Smith and Deacon William Brodie, who were both hanged!
  • Artist: John Kay (British, Dalkeith, Scotland 1742–1826 Edinburgh)
  • Subject: William Brodie (British, Edinburgh, Scotland 1741–1788 Edinburgh)
  • Subject: George Smith (British, born Berkshire, died 1788 Edinburgh)
  • Date: 1788
  • Medium: Etching and aquatint
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 7 5/16 × 4 3/4 in. (18.5 × 12 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: Harris Brisbane Dick Fund, 1933
  • Object Number: 33.30(98)
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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