The temple of mirth [graphic]

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Title: The temple of mirth [graphic]
Creator: Blake, William, 1757-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Stothard, Thomas, 1755-1834, artist.
Harrison and Co. (London, England), publisher.
Published / Created: Feby. 1, 1784.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published as the act directs by Harrison & Co.
Abstract: "The interior of the temple, Mirth seated on a raised seat holding a book; she wears classical draperies and her hair is wreathed with vine leaves. On each side of her is a row of worshippers: on the left men hold their sides with laughter, one lies on the floor; on the right men and women jest together coyly, a lady looks at a man from behind her fan. Behind Mirth are two pictures, one (left) of Don Quixote with Sancho Panza and Rozinante, the other (right) Falstaff standing with shield and sword. On each of the two side walls are three busts in niches; on the right are 'Vol[taire]' and 'Stern[e]'."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Provenance: H.W. Edwards; September 1958.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 22 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Periodical illustrations England London 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Engravings England London 1784
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1784
England > London > 1784

Access: Public
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