Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet mb-code 42-59141633 A 19th century version based

A 19th century version based on a 16th century original found in the collection of Bibliothèque St Geneviève

'Easter Eggs'

Inscribed: 'Plan of the Island of Gaunsah Lout

Jane Birkin and husband Serge Gainsbourg

'Holy Apollonia'

Sir William Watson (1858-1935), English poet mb-code 42-59141633 A 19th century version basedSir William Watson (1858 1935), English poet, 1904. Watson was popular in his time for the political content of his verse, hence this caricature, the inscription of which reads: William Watson, secretly ceded by the British government to Abdul Hamid. But, in the nick of time saved from the trap door. From The Poets Corner by Max Beerbohm (London, 1904).