The odd trick, or, Nunkee gaining the honors [graphic] / Thos. Humphrey des. et fect.

[London] : Pubd. June 16th, 1796, by H. Humphrey, New Bond Street, [16 June 1796]

1 print : etching ; sheet 22 x 28 cm

wove paper

Temporary local subject terms: Military uniforms: Prince of Wales's Light Horse uniform -- Emblems: Prince of Wales's feathers -- Gambling: card games -- Cuckolds -- Furniture: card table -- Obesity.

From a collection in twelve volumes probably compiled by Francis Harvey and sold at auction, Sotheby, London, June 1900. Bequest of Hugh Dudley Auchincloss to Yale University Library, 1981. Bound by Riviere & Son in three-quarters red morocco with gold tooling and gold lettering on spine.

"A game of cards at a round table in which Lord Jersey (left) and Mrs. Fitzherbert (right) face each other in profile. Lady Jersey sits full-face, her head turned in profile towards her husband and lover: the Prince has left his place (indicated by a stool decorated with his feathers) as Lady Jersey's partner to stand behind Lord Jersey, his hands resting on his head, forefingers raised to form horns as in BMSats 8809, 8811. Lady Jersey has taken seven tricks; her husband has laid on the table before him the ace and three court cards. All the players raise their hands in surprise. The Prince wears his Light Horse uniform (cf. BMSat 8800), his eyes being concealed by his helmet as in BMSat 8811. Lady Jersey wears three tall feathers in her hair, a locket inscribed 'J' hangs from her neck. The fatness of the Prince and Mrs. Fitzherbert contrasts with the leanness of the other two. A candle-sconce is on the wall."--British Museum online catalogue.

Nunkee gaining the honors

English

January 22, 2008

Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum, v. 7, no. 8816