[The wedding of the Marquis of Granby] [graphic]

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Title: [The wedding of the Marquis of Granby] [graphic]
Alternative Title: To the most noble the Marquis of Granby and his fair Marchioness
Published / Created: [February 1776]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Allegorical wedding scene, of a draped female accompanied by 3 other women and lead to a circular altar by Cupid, her hand clasped by Hercules. Truth holds up a mirror, while a helmeted Minerva bearing a shield spears a fallen figure holding a snake and serpent. Near the altar stands a bearded priest and his attendants
Description: Title from British Museum catalogue.
Place of publication from that of the magazine.
Date of publication from text above image; the same print is dated 1 April 1776 in the British Museum catalogue.
"London mag., Feby. 1776"--Above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate mark indistinguishable at lower edge.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 13 x 21 cm
Language: English

Genre: Periodical illustrations
Etchings England London 1776
Engravings England London 1776
Material: etching & engraving ;
Subject (Name): Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787
Cupid (Roman deity)
Hercules (Roman mythological character)
Subject (Topic): Marriage
Altars
Torches
Weddings
Subjects: Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787 > Marriage
Altars
Cupid (Roman deity)
Hercules (Roman mythological character)
Torches
Weddings
England > London > 1776

Access: Public
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