Mosley, Charles, approximately 1720-approximately 1770, printmaker
Published / Created:
publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 6th, 1749.
Call Number:
Sotheby 33++ Box 310
Collection Title:
Plate 33. Queen Charlotte's collection of Hogarth works. Leaf 33. Album of William Hogarth prints.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
At the Gate of Calais, a fat monk is shown poking a very large side of beef carried by a thin cook; the label indicates that the beef is intended "For Madm Grandsire at Calais." On either side are two French soldiers, one of whom spills his bowl of th...
Alternative Title:
Gate of Calais, or, The roast beef of old England and Roast beef of old England
Description:
Title engraved below image.
Publisher:
Wm. Hogarth
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Name):
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 and Catholic Church
Subject (Topic):
Artists, Clergy, Eating & drinking, Ethnic stereotypes, and Religious processions