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Female influence, or, The Devons---e canvas
Title
Female influence, or, The Devons---e canvas [graphic].
Publication
[London] : Publish'd April 3rd, 1784 by Wells, No. 132 Fleet Street : Sold by W. Humphrey, Strand, [3 April 1784]
Physical Description
1 print : etching ; plate mark 24.8 x 35.0 cm, on sheet 27 x 38 cm
Medium
laid paper.
Notes
Title from item.
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Reissue of No. 6493 with the design extended below the original imprint line and the original imprint information scored through. See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Summary
The Duchess of Devonshire, with Fox's name inscribed on her hat, canvasses an obese butcher standing in front of his stall in the market. She holds his left hand in hers. He wipes his mouth while another butcher, standing behind the counter, encourages him to kiss the duchess. One of her female companions turns her head back to kiss an artisan standing behind her while she passes him a small purse.
Variant and related titles
Devons----e canvas
Devonshire canvas
Format
Images
Language
English
Added to Catalog
August 18, 2005
Subjects
Genre/Form
Satires (Visual works) - England - 1784.
Etchings - England - London - 1784.
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