Church and Steeple. "Bless me her Ladyship exclaims, "Who's thus, so monstrous tall, This Son of Mars, who holds his head So high above us all?" "They meant him Lady, for the Church, Tis whisper'd 'mongst the people,""Dear Sir, you surely must mistake Perhaps you mean the Steeple."
Alfred Mills del et sc:t.
London, Printed for Bowles & Carver, 69, St. Paul's Church Yard 2 Jan. 1806.
Rare etching with hand-colouring, sheet 175 x 220mm (7 x 8¾"). Trimmed to plate. Creasing. Light staining.
Caricatured scene at a rout: a young woman points out a tall, awkward officer in tight regimentals, while a grotesque elderly man bows beside her. Other caricatured guests look on with amused attention.
BM Satires 10653.
[Ref: 67893] £140.00
London, Printed for Bowles & Carver, 69, St. Paul's Church Yard 2 Jan. 1806.
Rare etching with hand-colouring, sheet 175 x 220mm (7 x 8¾"). Trimmed to plate. Creasing. Light staining.
Caricatured scene at a rout: a young woman points out a tall, awkward officer in tight regimentals, while a grotesque elderly man bows beside her. Other caricatured guests look on with amused attention.
BM Satires 10653.
[Ref: 67893] £140.00