[The wedding of the Marquis of Granby] [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- [The wedding of the Marquis of Granby] [graphic]
- Alternative Title
- To the most noble the Marquis of Granby and his fair Marchioness
- Published / Created
- [February 1776]
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- publisher not identified
- Abstract
-
Allegorical wedding scene, of a draped female accompanied by 3 other women and lead to a circular altar by Cupid, her hand clasped by Hercules. Truth holds up a mirror, while a helmeted Minerva bearing a shield spears a fallen figure holding a snake and serpent. Near the altar stands a bearded priest and his attendants
- Description
-
Title from British Museum catalogue.
Place of publication from that of the magazine.
Date of publication from text above image; the same print is dated 1 April 1776 in the British Museum catalogue.
"London mag., Feby. 1776"--Above image.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Plate mark indistinguishable at lower edge. - Extent
- 1 print : sheet 13 x 21 cm
- Language
-
English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 776.02.00.01 Impression 1
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Periodical illustrations
Etchings England London 1776
Engravings England London 1776 - Material
- etching & engraving ;
- Subject (Name)
-
Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787
Cupid (Roman deity)
Hercules (Roman mythological character) - Subject (Topic)
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Marriage
Altars
Torches
Weddings - Subjects
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Rutland, Charles Manners, Duke of, 1754-1787 > Marriage
Altars
Cupid (Roman deity)
Hercules (Roman mythological character)
Torches
Weddings
England > London > 1776
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 6467999
- Object ID (OID)
- 10723006