A Bagnigge Wells scene, or, No resisting temptation [graphic].

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Title: A Bagnigge Wells scene, or, No resisting temptation [graphic].
Alternative Title: No resisting temptation
Contributor: Bowles, Carington, 1724-1793, publisher.
Published / Created: 1776.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for Carington Bowles ... No.69 in St. Pauls Church Yard, London
Abstract: In the garden of Bagnigge Wells surrounded by hedges, trees, and a fountain, a well dressed lady is plucking a rose, as another woman behind her looks on. The roof of the circular Temple is visible on the left. By the 1770s, the Bagnigge Wells resort was a notorious meeting place for amorous dalliance
Description: Title from item.
Numbered in plate: 341.
Date estimated from Britsh Museum catalogue, v.5, Appendix, "Key to the dates of the series of mezzotints issued by Carington Bowles."
Publication date erased from this impression.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35.3 x 25.1 cm, on sheet 45 x 29 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1776
Mezzotints England London 1776
Material: mezzotint ; and wove paper hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): London (England)
England
Subject (Topic): Social life and customs
Clothing & dress
Subjects: London (England) > Social life and customs > 18th century
Clothing & dress > England > 1770-1780
England > 1776
England > London > 1776

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