Joseph and his mistress [graphic].

Description

Title: Joseph and his mistress [graphic].
Contributor: Darly, M. publisher.
Published / Created: [9 May 1771]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as the act directs May 9th, 1771, by MDarly, (39) Strand
Abstract: Satire: an ugly, elderly woman with an elaborate hairdo smiles as she reaches her hand to stroke the face of a handsome young man who holds his hat against his body
Description: Title etched below image.
Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark with possible loss of plate number from upper right. Cf. British Museum impression, registration no.: 1985,0119.360.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Residue from blue mounting paper on verso.
Provenance: Jenny Tudor Pictures; February 2019.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 14.6 x 10 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1771
Etchings England London 1771
Engravings England London 1771
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Mistresses
Youth
Young adults
Seduction
Subjects: Mistresses
Youth
Young adults
Seduction
England > 1771
England > London > 1771

Access: Public
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