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S. W. Fores
The York jig / Ralph Juvenal Esqr. fect.
Published
[London] : Pubd. Sep 9, 1788 by S.W. Fores No. 3 Piccadilly, [1788]
etching, hand colored
image: 292 x 223 mm; plate mark: 350 x 248 mm; sheet: 390 x 265 mm
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2534
Notes
Six lines of verse in two columns below title: See See the fair one by her Guest betray 'd, By York deserted - rivall'd by her Maid T-r-n-l [i.e. Lady Tyrconnel], lovely Bride, no longer mourn His love, since Spider Brushers serve his Turn, The Cook maid next will strike this loving Man With Kissing Crusts, & Meat sops in the Pan.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
The Duke of York (right) dances a jig or hornpipe with a housemaid wearing a mob-cap and apron, who holds up a broom. The mistress of the house sits on a settee against the wall, watch-them with gestures of rage and indignation. Two men, blowing wind-instruments, watch from a musicians' gallery (left), on which is inscribed 'Horns! Horns! Horns!' Under the gallery persons are indicated turning their backs on the dancers. After the title is etched: 'Hic est, cujus amans hospita capta dolo est.' Cf. British Museum online catalogue.
Associated names
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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