Print Description
(Revenge for reparation for the insult to the modern curl)
Made by Matthew Darly after own design.
Medium: Etching on hand laid (verge) paper.
Sheet size: 24.5 x 34 cm (9.65 x 13.39 inch). Image size: 17.3 x 26.2 cm. (6.81 x 10.31 inch).
Condition: good, given age. General age-related toning and/or occasional minor defects from handling. Please study scan carefully.
SATIRE-COIFFURES-REVENGE-DUEL-INSULT-WHIG | PCO-E17-30
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Source: unknown, to be determined.
Biography engraver: Matthew Darly (fl. 1741-1778) was an English printseller and caricaturist during the 1770s. Mary Darly (fl. 1756-1779), his wife, was also a printseller, caricaturist, artist, engraver, writer, and teacher. She wrote, illustrated, and published the first book on caricature drawing, A Book of Caricaturas [sic] (c. 1762), aimed at “young gentlemen and ladies.” Matthew Darly, also called Matthias, a London printseller, furniture designer, and engraver. Mary was evidently the second wife of Matthew; his first was named Elizabeth Harold.
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