A harlot sits on a curved sofa, her right arm resting on a table in front of her. In her right hand she holds a set of scales as she points to the gold coin in the scales which indicate that the guinea given her by the her companion is defective. An officer in a macaroni-style wig and captain's uniform (with sword and cutlass) wears a slight smile on his face as he stands at the table, hands in his pockets, watching her weigh the gold. On the wall behind them is a picture of Justice holding her scales further amplyfing the subject. Opposite the table on the right is an upholstered chair
Alternative Title:
Capt. Flash detected and Captain Flash detected
Description:
Title from caption etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on top and sides., Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Pubd. Augt. 17, 1774, by MDarly, 39 Strand
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Daggers & swords, Justice, Military uniforms, Prostitutes, Scales, and Sofas
