A copy in reverse, with variations, of Hogarth's subscription ticket for "A midnight modern conversation". The title of the music before the singer with spectacles at the top of image is "An ode for New Years Day"; the other singers hold music with the title “Sicilian sisters, tuneful nine”. One of the singers holds up a quizzing glass (left).
Alternative Title:
Ode for New Years Day
Description:
Title from first lines of verse., Date from British Museum catalogue., Another state of this print without verses, but with the etched title: The musical group., Verse continues: "... No wonder such should be the consequence, for tuneful sounds oft suit with want of sense.", and Sheet trimmed on three sides.
