The apotheosis of the dutchess [graphic]

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Title: The apotheosis of the dutchess [graphic]
Alternative Title: Apotheosis of the duchess
Contributor: Humphrey, William, approximately 1740-approximately 1810, publisher.
Published / Created: [25 May 1784]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pub. 25 May, 1784, by W Humphrey, N. 227 Strand
Abstract: "The Duchess of Devonshire, supported by Truth and Virtue, tramples on Scandal. She stands full-face, one foot on a cloud, the other on the prostrate body of an almost nude man inscribed 'Scandal', who lies face downwards, one hand resting on the 'Morning Post', the other holding serpents. She wears feathers in her hair, a scarf over her shoulders, and a very wide hooped petticoat. Her right wrist is held by a draped female figure (left) inscribed 'Truth', who holds up her mirror in her left hand. A similar figure inscribed 'Virtue' holds her left wrist; both stand upon clouds."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Watermark in center of sheet: fleur-de-lis.
Provenance: Alfred Bowditch Collection; December 1966;
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 248 x 350 mm, on sheet 27 x 39 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1784
Etchings England London 1784
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806
Subjects: Cavendish, Georgiana Spencer, Duchess of Devonshire, 1757-1806 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1784
England > London > 1784

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