The Triple Plea. Let Mankind live in peace and love... 316.
[after John Collett.]
London: Publish'd as the Act directs, by Carington Bowles, N.º 69 S.t Pauls Ch. Yard [but probably Bowles & Carver, c.1800].
Coloured mezzotint. 150 x 110mm (6 x 4¼"), on wove paper with large margins.
A clergyman, lawyer and doctor debate which of them has caused more harm to mankind. On the walls are pictures of the Harpies feasting on a man, and a 'Wolf in Sheeps Clothing' .
BM Satires 3761 (larger version).
[Ref: 63340] £260.00
London: Publish'd as the Act directs, by Carington Bowles, N.º 69 S.t Pauls Ch. Yard [but probably Bowles & Carver, c.1800].
Coloured mezzotint. 150 x 110mm (6 x 4¼"), on wove paper with large margins.
A clergyman, lawyer and doctor debate which of them has caused more harm to mankind. On the walls are pictures of the Harpies feasting on a man, and a 'Wolf in Sheeps Clothing' .
BM Satires 3761 (larger version).
[Ref: 63340] £260.00