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The French marow-bone singer
Title
The French marow-bone singer [graphic].
Edition
[State with plate number and volume number].
Publication
[London] : Pubd. as the act directs, Oct. 1st, 1771, by MDarly, 39 Strand, [1 October 1771]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 15.2 x 11 cm, on sheet 24.8 x 16 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Local Notes
Temporary local subject terms: Macaronies -- Reference to Marylebone Gardens.
Notes
Title etched below image.
Reissue, with additional numbering. For an earlier state, see no. 4916 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 5.
Initial letters of publisher's name in imprint form a monogram.
Plate numbered "v. 1" in upper left corner and "16" in upper right corner.
Summary
"A man (whole length) stands in profile to the right, his mouth wide open as if singing. In his right hand he holds blank sheets of paper evidently intended for music. His left hand holds the right side of his coat. His hair is in an enormously long queue bound with ribbon. His hat is under his right arm. He wears a large cravat, his shirt sleeves are frilled but his stockings are conspicuously patched."--British Museum online catalogue.
Variant and related titles
French marrowbone singer
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
January 24, 2013
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1771.
Etchings - England - London - 1771.
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