Human nature is fond of novelty - Pliny [art original].

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Title: Human nature is fond of novelty - Pliny [art original].
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist
Published / Created: [late 18th century?]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: An old officer in uniform with a wrinkled face and carbuncles looks lustfully at a pretty young woman as they walk together on a path, his hand grasping hers
Description: Title inscribed below image.
Attributed to Rowlandson.
Date supplied by cataloger.
Provenance: Formerly owned by Gilbert Davis, with his collector's mark (L.757a) on the original hand drawn mount; sold Sotheby's, London, 1 April 1976, lot 138, to Hulme Chadwick, who was the owner until 2022; sold Bonhams, 14 September 2022, lot 199. Purchased by The Lewis Walpole Library from Karen Taylor Fine Art, June 2023.
Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 29.8 x 23 cm, matted to 41.3 x 32 cm and mounted to 45 x 35 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English