The fall of Phaeton [graphic].Gillray, James, 1756-1815, printmaker[1 July 1788]eng"The Prince of Wales falls headlong, but gracefully, from his high phaeton, and is about to land on Mrs. Fitzherbert, who lies face downwards on the ground, on hands and knees, her petticoats over her head, leaving her posteriors bare. The reins have broken, the horses, which are drawn with much spirit, are running away (right to left). In the background is a wall, over which appears the head of an interested military officer. A yokel seated on the wall lifts his hands in astonishment."--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.Two lines of quoted verse following title: "Th' imaginary bride with beauty glows, "for envy magnifies what e'er she shows. Ovid.Temporary local subject terms: Quotation from literature: Ovid, 43 B.C.-18 A.D. -- Vehicles: Phaeton capsizing.