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Polygamy. 1 - 1 Aug 1787
Stipple | 41.0 x 41.8 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810253
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An uncoloured print of an altercation between a man and two women. One woman has her hand on the man's shoulder whilst fending off an infant vying for attention. The other, more stylishly dressed woman stands with her hands on her hips in an accusatory way. The husband stands resigned with his arms folded. In the background stands a cab with a second cab visible through an arch in the background. Inscribed in the plate: Designed by T Rowlandson / Engraved by E Williams / London Publish'd Augt 1 1787 by JR Smith No 31 King Street Covent Garden.
Provenance
Probably purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Stipple
Measurements
41.0 x 41.8 cm (sheet of paper)
37.5 x 37.7 cm (platemark)