Folly of an old man marrying a young wife [graphic].

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Title: Folly of an old man marrying a young wife [graphic].
Creator: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Contributor: Sayer, Robert, 1725-1794, publisher.
Published / Created: [1 May 1790]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 1st May, 1790, by Robt. Sayer, Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "A young woman sits up in bed to pull the nose of a fat 'cit' who sits beside her, putting her left arm round his neck. His hat and stick lie on the ground. Behind (right) a young man in his shirt, wearing his hat and carrying shoes and coat, &c, slips from the room."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title engraved below image.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
One of a series of "Drolls."
Watermark: fleur-de-lis.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. iv.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 20 x 24.9 cm, on sheet 23 x 28 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Engravings England London 1790
Etchings England London 1790
Material: etching and stipple engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Adultery
Beds
Floor coverings
Spouses
Staffs (Sticks)
Subjects: Adultery
Beds
Floor coverings
Spouses
Staffs (Sticks)
England > 1790
England > London > 1790

Access: Public
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