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The Cyprian's ball at the Argyle Rooms
Title
[The Cyprian's ball at the Argyle Rooms] [graphic].
Edition
[Proof before aquatint and lettering].
Publication
[London] : [Sherwood, Jones & Co.], [1825]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 15.5 x 25 cm, on sheet 23.0 x 30 cm
Medium
wove paper.
Notes
Title, printmaker, and imprint from published state.
Plate etched for: Westmacott, C.M. English spy. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1825-1826.
For published state see: No. 15201 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 10.
Provenance
With a stamp on verso: From the collection of Maxine and Joel Spitz, "Trail-Tree" Glencoe. Item no. 44.
Summary
Men of fashion waltz with elegant courtesans in a magnificent pilastered room. A large orchestra is on a platform (right). Harriette Wilson (right) takes Stockdale's arm. Many names are given in the text of the published state. See British Museum catalogue.
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
July 22, 2016
Subjects
Genre/Form
Trial proofs.
Caricatures.
Etchings - England - London - 1825.
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1825.
Watermarks (Paper) - J Whatman Turkey Mill - 1824.
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