Pigmy revels. [graphic]. Plate 2d.

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Title: Pigmy revels. [graphic]. Plate 2d.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
Contributor: Woodward, G. M. approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Published / Created: [1799?]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Ackermann?
Abstract: Two horizontal strips in between borders. First image on top left: A terrified footman looks at the ghost of a pregnant woman who faces a clergyman holding up a candle to see her face. The clergyman says, I declare it is a ghost of Molly the chambermaid. The ghost replies: You base seducer. The footman exclaims: Oh, maister what you done to poor Molly
Description: Title etched below image.
Printmaker and artist's names, title, and imprint added in pencil on recto.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Watermark: GR 1815.
Identified on verso as copy in reverse of some of the designs from: Borders for rooms, extravaganza, plate 1.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. viii.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 24.1 x 33.7 cm, on sheet 26 x 39 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1799
Etchings England London 1815
Watermarks (Paper) G R 1815
Material: etching ; and laid paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1799
England > London > 1815
G R > 1815

Access: Public
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