The jolly Bachanalians set by Mr. Galliard. [graphic]

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Title: The jolly Bachanalians set by Mr. Galliard. [graphic]
Alternative Title: Jolly Bacchanalians
Contributor: Galliard, John Ernest, -1747.
Hogarth, William, 1697-1764, artist.
Newbery, John, 1713-1767, publisher.
Published / Created: [1746]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Printed for the proprietors & sold by J. Newbery at the Bible & Sun in St. Paul's Church Yard
Abstract: The musical score with lyrics of a drinking song "The jolly Bacchanalians" with a copy of William Hogarth's "A midnight modern conversation" which shows a large party of men smoking, drinking, and singing around a table with a large bowl in the center. Several of the men are clearly intoxicated, one has fallen off his chair, lost his wig and is sprawled on the ground
Description: Title from item.
Plate from: Universal harmony, or, The gentleman & ladies' social companion. London : Printed for the proprietors & sold by J. Newbery at the Bible & Sun in St. Paul's Church Yard, 1746.
Engraved throughout; illustrated with a design after Hogarth's painting 'A midnight modern conversation' at top of plate.
"P. 55"--Upper right corner.
Provenance: Grosvenor Prints; January 2021.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 21.2 x 16 cm, on sheet 24.3 x 20 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English