Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]

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Description

Title
Keep within compass Prudence produceth esteem. [graphic]
Alternative Title
Prudence produceth esteem
Contributor
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814, artist.
Bowles & Carver, publisher.
Published / Created
[1785?]
Publication Place
London
Publisher
Printed for & sold by Bowles & Carver, No. 69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Description
"A young woman stands within a compass inscribed 'Fear God', holding an open book inscribed 'The Pleasures of Imagination Realized'. At her feet is an open chest full of guineas from which hang bank-notes and jewels; it is inscribed 'The Reward of Virtue'. A small dog stands beside her. In the background (right) is a country house, on the left farm-buildings and haystacks. The four corners are filled ... with the disasters which beset the woman who does not 'keep within compass'. (1) A woman weeps dejectedly with cards and an empty purse on the ground at her feet. (2) A drunken woman lets an infant fall from her arms; on the wall is a torn print inscribed 'Domestic Happiness'. (3) A woman is being conducted to the watch-house by two watchmen, one with his lantern, the other with a rattle. (4) She beats hemp in Bridewell, a man standing behind her with a whip, as in Hogarth's 'Harlot's Progress'. The words round the circle are the same as in BMSat 6903. Beneath the circle is inscribed 'Prudence produceth esteem'."--British Museum catalogue.
The first three words of the title at the top and "Prudence produceth Esteem" below, followed by four lines of verse. The whole title appears around the circumference of the circle.
Four verses of four lines begins: Instead of cards my fair-one look, (I beg you'll take it kind) Into some learned author's book, And cultivate your mind. ...
Companion print to: Keep within Compass and you shall be sure, to avoid many troubles which others endure.
Reissue of No. 6907 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6. Lacks series numbering.
Provenance
Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. i; May1954;
Extent
1 print : plate mark 34.8 x 25 cm, on sheet 40 x 28 cm
Language
English

Collection Information

Repository
Lewis Walpole Library
Call Number
785.08.16.01+

Subjects, Formats, And Genres

Genre
Mezzotints England London 1785
Material
mezzotint with etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type
still image
Subject (Topic)
Compasses (Drawing instruments)
Dogs
Dwellings
Farms
Gambling
Handicraft
Intoxication
Lanterns
Meadows
Mothers
Parables
Playing cards
Punishment & torture
Vice
Watchmen
Subjects
Compasses (Drawing instruments)
Dogs
Dwellings
Farms
Gambling
Handicraft
Intoxication
Lanterns
Meadows
Mothers
Parables
Playing cards
Punishment & torture
Vice
Watchmen
England > London > 1785

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Identifiers

Orbis Record
7696813
Object ID (OID)
10728014

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