Plate [176] Plate in: Series of one hundred and ninety-six engravings, (in the line manner) by the
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"Illustration to Bowyer's edition of Hume's 'History of England'; interior with James II rising from chair around table of councillors at right, pointing towards the clerics standing at left as he sentences them to execution."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from text below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three sides., and Plate [176] in a volume bound to 50 cm.
Publisher:
Published by R. Bowyer, Historic Gallery, Pall Mall
"Satire on French everyday life: a large kitchen a clergyman stands talking to the innkeeper who wears large wooden shoes stuffed with wool and a hat with a large brim, his long hair hangs loose; a lrge dog sits at the clergyman's feet. On the left, a thin postillion standing tall takes a pinch of snuff from his box while a woman beside him bows to the clergyman, tucking her hands in her apron pockets; in front of her a boy in wooden shoes, hands in pockets, stares at the clergyman. Behin an old woman wearing glasses sits at a table by the fireplace with a glass and bottle in front of her; a large pot hangs over the fire. On the wall are pasted notices, including an "Ordonnace de Monsgr Le Duc de Choiseul Grand Maitre des Postes et Relais de France Sa Majesty ...", popular religious prints and another of LouisXV "le bien Aimé" 1771."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Cuisine de la poste
Description:
Title from caption below image., Later printing. Date of printing based on watermark., Temporary local subject terms: Kitchens: French kitchen -- French poodle -- Furniture: Paper sheet pictures -- Snuff box -- Cure., and Watermark: J. Ruse 1799.
Publisher:
Pubd. accordg. to act of Parlt. Feby. 1st, 1771, by John Harris, Sweetings Alley, Cornhill
