The effects of flattery [graphic]

Description

Title: The effects of flattery [graphic]
Creator: Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker
Contributor: Woodward, G. M. approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Maynard, William, active 1786-1791, publisher.
Published / Created: [21 October 1791]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Publish'd October 21st, 1791, by W. Maynard, printseller & frame-maker, No. 14, Tavistock Row, Covent Garden
Abstract: "Eight pairs of persons in conversation, arranged in two rows, words etched above the head of the speaker. The flatterer gains approval or material benefit from his (or her) words, however gross the flattery. Appearance, charm, judgement of horsemanship, literary merit, generosity (in a miser) are praised."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from caption below image.
For possible later state with different imprint, see no. 8541 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 7.
Watermark: Finch.
Provenance: Old Print Shop; October 1959.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35 x 50 cm, on sheet 38 x 52 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1791
Etchings England London 1791
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Subjects: England > 1791
England > London > 1791

Access: Public
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