"A grossly obese John Bull and his lean and ugly wife, both wearing hats, sit on upright chairs, gormandizing. The man holds a whole chicken to his mouth, taking a huge bite. The woman (left) faces him, biting a large melon which she holds with both h...
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Chez Martinet, Libraire, Rue de Coq St. Honoré
Subject (Topic):
John Bull (Symbolic character), Eating & drinking, Ethnic stereotypes, Obesity, and Women
In a French brothel, an obese old man sits lounges in an armchair with a large eyeglass in his hand; the matron of the establishment stands at his side gesturing to the four young women are parade through the door, showing off their figures as they en...
Alternative Title:
Amour à l'anglaise
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Genty, rue St. Jacques, No. 14?
Subject (Geographic):
Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Brothels, Obesity, Prostitutes, and Foreign public opinion, French
A pair of obese English men, walking arm-in-arm, meet on a street an equally large couple, the woman in an ill-fitting dress and odd bonnet. In the center background, a very thin man looks on with amusement
Description:
Title etched below image.
Publisher:
Chez Martinet, libraire, rue du Coq
Subject (Geographic):
France. and Great Britain
Subject (Topic):
Couples, Clothing & dress, Obesity, and Foreign public opinion, French
