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Royal Collection Trust/© Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 2014

Martimonial Comforts: A Curtain Lecture !

Overview

Creator: After George Moutard Woodward (1760-1809) (designer)
Creation Date: 
1 Oct 1799
Materials: 
Hand-coloured etching
Dimensions: 
21.5 x 18.7 cm
RCIN 
810534
Reference(s): 
BM Satires 9627
Provenance: 
Probably acquired during the reign of Queen Victoria
Description:

A hand-coloured print of a scene taking place in a bedroom where an angry wife scolds her husband. She sits-up, shouting at him whilst he lies on his back with a look of concession, his hands crossed on his chest. As if in imitation of the couple, a small dog, barks at the man whilst a large dog with a grim expression, lies on the floor.

Inscribed in the plate: Pubd October 1 1799 by R Ackerman N 101 Strand / Woodward Del / Etched by Rowlandson

Further details

Additional Creators: Ackermann, R. : 101 Strand. (publisher)
Category: 
British Prints