Orpheus, charming the brutes [graphic].

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Title: Orpheus, charming the brutes [graphic].
Contributor: Turner, W., active 1772-1784, publisher.
Published / Created: [27 August 1782]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. as y act directs, Augst. 27, 1782 by Turner, Sno[w Hill]
Abstract: A tall thin violinist stands under a tree on the left serenading a motley group of grotesque-looking individuals, one having a pegleg, as 2 dogs bark accompaniment. In the background is a high stone wall
Description: Title from item.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark with partial loss of imprint.
Sheet extended to 29 x 38 cm.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 25 x 33 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1782
Etchings England London 1782
Material: etching ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): England
Subject (Topic): Musicians
Violins
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Musicians
Violins
Clothing & dress > England > 1780-1790
England > 1782
England > London > 1782

Access: Public
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