The last drop [graphic].

Description

Title: The last drop [graphic].
Contributor: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794, publisher.
Published / Created: [not before 11 May 1773]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. by Sayer, print-seller, Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "A short stout man stands on tip-toe by a table to drink from a large punch-bowl which he tilts forwards. Behind him stands a skeleton (right), its left hand on his shoulder, its right holding up a dart which it is about to plunge into the head of the drinker. An hour-glass where sands have run out is on the ground at his feet. The table (left) is a small round one, on it are a wine glass and pipe."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Reissue of a print originally published 11 May 1773 by M. Darly.
Watermark, partially cut off: Strasburg bend with initials G R below.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. ii ; May 1954 ;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.5 x 17.4 cm, on sheet 29 x 23 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1773
Etchings England London 1773
Watermarks (Paper) G R.
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1773
England > London > 1773
G R.

Access: Public
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