The bold boy

Description

Title: The bold boy
Contributor: Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [12 May 1794]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 12th May, 1794, by E. Laurie & J. Whittle, No. 53 Fleet Street, London
Abstract: A fashionably-dressed couple stand outdoors under a tree. The woman's dress is open to expose her breasts, inviting the young man's touch on her right breast. Her hand rests gently on his hand as they look lovingly at each other
Description: Title engraved below image.
Four lines of verse beneath title: Forbear rash boy that bosom to invade, Where ev'ry charm enchanting is displayed, See from her eye love's lightning is prepared, For bold attempts like this, a just reward.
Provenance: Maggs Bros.; October 2025.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 29.7 x 21 cm, on sheet 29 x 26.5 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English