The Full of the Honey -Moon. [&] The Wane of the Honey-Moon.
Painted by F. Wheatley. Engraved by R.Laurie.
Published 1st Sep.r 1789, by Robert Sayer 53, Fleet Street, London.
Pair of mezzotints. Each c.605 x 450mm. Small surface crease on "Wane".
The first plate shows the wife finding out her husband's infidelity by reading his love letter. Intent on her revenge, the second plate shows her attempted assignation at a masquerade only to find she has chosen her own husband.
[Ref: 6574] £1,500.00
Published 1st Sep.r 1789, by Robert Sayer 53, Fleet Street, London.
Pair of mezzotints. Each c.605 x 450mm. Small surface crease on "Wane".
The first plate shows the wife finding out her husband's infidelity by reading his love letter. Intent on her revenge, the second plate shows her attempted assignation at a masquerade only to find she has chosen her own husband.
[Ref: 6574] £1,500.00