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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris. published 2 Mar 1785

Etching | 28.2 x 39.6 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810123

The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris

Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

The Golden Apple, or the Modern Paris published 2 Mar 1785

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Description

An etching showing the Prince of Wales choosing to lavish his affections on one of the three women standing before him, by giving her a golden apple. This updating of the myth of the Judgement of Paris, has the Duchesses of Rutland, Devonshire, and Gordon in the roles of the three goddesses. An uncoloured impression of RCIN 810122.

Inscribed on the plate: Pubd March 2nd by J.Phillips No 164 Piccadilly

Provenance

Probably purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
(etcher)

Search the collection Phillips, J.: 164 Piccadilly
(publisher)

Subject(s)

Search the collection View the person page George IV, King of the United Kingdom (1762-1830)

Search the collection Mary Isabella, Duchess of Rutland (1756-1831)

Search the collection Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806)

Search the collection Jane Gordon, Duchess of Gordon (1748-1812)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

Etching

etching

Measurements

28.2 x 39.6 cm (sheet of paper)

25.2 x 35.1 cm (platemark)
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
etchings
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Drama
Comedies
Satire

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