"A grand bedroom with the countess holding a morning levée attended by her hairdresser while the lawyer, Silvertongue, arranges to meet her at a masquerade; others in the room include a female friend and effeminate men who pay rapt attention to a castrato singer accompanied by a flautist, a young black man who serves chocolate to the party, and a small black boy who points to the horns of a figure of Actaeon purchased at an auction with other objects, including a fake mermaid; playing cards and invitations lie on the floor."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Toilette
Description:
Title etched below image., After Hogarth's painting "The Toilette" in the National Gallery, London., In lower left corner: Size of picture 3 ft. by 2 ft. 4 in., No. 4 in a series of 6 images, known as "The toilette.", Series title engraved below image., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., Copy of: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3, no. 2375., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 161., and Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (1st ed.), no. 231.
Publisher:
Pub. Jany. 1, 1798, by J. & J. Boydell, N. 90, Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London
In a bedroom of The Bagnio, the mortally-wounded Earl leans on a table, the countess kneeling before him with clasped hands. Behind her on the right Silvertongue escapes through the window. On the left the watchmen stand in the doorway with startled expressions. The floor is strewn with clothing including a hooped petticoat, masks, the countess's shoes and her stays. The painting above the door, the mural on the back wall, and the portrait near the window illustrate the theme
Description:
Title engraved below image., In lower left corner: Size of picture 3 ft. by 2 ft. 4 in., After the painting "The Bagnio" in the National Gallery, London., Sheet trimmed to plate mark., No. 5 in a series of 6 images. Series title engraved below image., Copy of: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 3, no. 2748., Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (3rd ed.), no. 162., and Copy of: Paulson, R. Hogarth's graphic works (1st ed.), no. 232.
Publisher:
Pub. Aug. 1, 1800, by J. & J. Boydell, No. 90, Cheapside & at the Shakspeare Gallery, Pall Mall, London
