Comus and Lady, Milton's Comus.
Shelley pinx.t C. Taylor excudit. W. Nutter Sculp.t
London, Published by C. Taylor, Holborn, Oct.r 1, 1824.
Stipple. Plate 158 x 152mm. 6¼ x 6".
The point in Milton's masque 'Comus', when Comus urges the Lady to "be not coy" and drink form his magical cup (representing sexual pleasure and intemperance), but she repeatedly refuses, arguing for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
[Ref: 22607] £60.00
London, Published by C. Taylor, Holborn, Oct.r 1, 1824.
Stipple. Plate 158 x 152mm. 6¼ x 6".
The point in Milton's masque 'Comus', when Comus urges the Lady to "be not coy" and drink form his magical cup (representing sexual pleasure and intemperance), but she repeatedly refuses, arguing for the virtuousness of temperance and chastity.
[Ref: 22607] £60.00