A rain beau [graphic].

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Title: A rain beau [graphic].
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: [5 May 1790]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. May 5, 1790, by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: "A slim young man walks in profile to the left holding a small flat umbrella on a long stick, which gives little protection from the slanting rain. He wears a high hat with a cylindrical crown, a short cut-away coat, bulky swathed neck-cloth; long tight breeches reach to his calf, where they are tied with ribbons; his low wrinkled top-boots show striped stockings above them. Two seals hang from his fob. He walks mincingly, holding a small cane. Behind (right) a man bending forward to meet the wind and rain is about to collide with a woman carrying a tub on her head. A high stone wall forms a background. Cf. BMSat 7805."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher's advertisement following the imprint: Where may be seen the completest collection of caricatures &c. in the kingdom. Admitt. 1 shill. Prints & caricatures, stationary, colours & every requisite for drawing. Wholesale & retail.
Watermark: armorial shield and initials L V G below.
Imperfect: upper left corner torn off.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. iv.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 35 x 25 cm
Language: English

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