Subject (Name): Beaufort, Henry Charles Somerset, Duke of, 1792-1853

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Published / Created:: [May 1819]
Call Number:: 819.05.00.02+
Image Count:: 1
Resource Type:: still image
Abstract:: In the center two black eunuchs stand on either side of a door which stands open to reveal the Circassian with a raised veil, eager to receive her visitors. From the left a pair of dandies, Lord Yarmouth and Lord Petersham dressed in wide trousers and wearing spurs, walk towards the door as the Regent, with a gouty leg, and Marquis of Worcester approach from the right. Petersham is shown with a moustache and beard and holds an eyeglass
Alternative Title:: Vain attempt to get a peep at the fair Circassian
Description:: Title etched below image., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., "Price 1 s.", Watermark: John Hall., and Manuscript "138" in upper center of plate.
Publisher:: Pubd. by Fores, 50 Piccadilly
Subject (Name):: Hertford, Francis Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquis of, 1777-1842, Harrington, Charles Stanhope, Earl of, 1780-1851, Beaufort, Henry Charles Somerset, Duke of, 1792-1853, and George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Subject (Topic):: Dandies and British
Found in:: Lewis Walpole Library > Disappointed dandies, or, A vain attempt to get a peep at the fair Circassian [graphic].