The Englishman in Paris [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- The Englishman in Paris [graphic]
- Alternative Title
- Anglois a Paris
- Creator
- Caldwall, James, 1739-1819, printmaker
- Contributor
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Collet, John, 1725?-1780, artist.
Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794, publisher.
Smith, J. active approximately 1750-1792, publisher. - Published / Created
- published as the act directs, May 10th 1770.
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Printed for Jno. Smith, at No. 35 Cheapside, & Robt. Sayer, No. 53 in Fleet Street
- Abstract
-
"Satire on the pretentions of the English to French elegance. A portly middle-aged Englishman sits on chair, his feet not reaching the ground, draped in a protective gown, while a tall French hairdresser puffs powder on his wig; behind is a portrait of a dancing bear being dressed by two monkeys; on the floor is a book lettered, "A Six Weeks Tour to Paris" and from the Englishman's pocket protrudes "Rules for the Alemande [a German dance]"."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description
-
Titled in English and French below image; above the larger English title is the smaller French title: L'Anglois a Paris.
Temporary local subject terms: Trades: French hairdresser -- Hairdressing implements: powder puff -- Pictures amplifying subject -- Furnishings: ornate picture frame -- Furnishings: chair -- Dancing: allusion to allemande -- Books: tour guides.
Watermark: Strasburg bend with initials GR below. - Provenance
- Suckling; November 1958;
- Extent
- 1 print : plate mark 35.8 x 26.2 cm, on sheet 46 x 29 cm
- Language
-
English
French
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 770.05.10.01+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Satires (Visual works) England 1770
Engravings England London 1770
Etchings England London 1770
Watermarks (Paper) - Material
- etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Topic)
- Hairdressing
- Subjects
-
Hairdressing
England > 1770
England > London > 1770
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 8368825
- Object ID (OID)
- 10715674
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