Genre: Engravings England London 1771 / Subject (Topic): Mistresses

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Published / Created:: [9 May 1771]
Call Number:: 771.05.09.01
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
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., and Residue from blue mounting paper on verso.
Publisher:: Pubd. as the act directs May 9th, 1771, by MDarly, (39) Strand
Subject (Topic):: Mistresses, Youth, Young adults, and Seduction
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Joseph and his mistress [graphic].