Darly, Matthias, approximately 1720-approximately 1778, printmaker
Published / Created:
Octr. 28, 1777.
Call Number:
777.10.28.01+
Image Count:
1
Abstract:
A very corpulent couple facing left, promenade arm in arm. The gentleman, behind the woman, wears a military coat, ruffled shirt and a tricorne hat with a bow on the front. He carries a walking stick, and the pommel of his sword is just visible behind the voluminous dress of his wife, whose face is nearly hidden in an enormous calash hat of the period
Alternative Title:
Captain Calipash and Mrs. Calipee
Description:
Title from item., Trimmed within plate mark., Signed in lower left image M.D. i.e. Matthias Darly?, MD of publisher's name form a monogram., and Numbered '35' in ink on upper mount.