Object Number 1959.0098.008

Object Name

Print (Mezzotint)

Title

Ridiculous Taste.

Category

Prints and Maps

Credit Line/Donor

Museum purchase

Creator (Role)

Robert Sayer & John Bennett
1774-1785

Place of Origin

London, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Date

June 10 1776 (1776-1776)

Mark or Signature or Inscription or Label

1. Inscription; Bottom center; London Printed for R.Sayer & J.Bennett N\o 53 Fleet Street, as the Act directs 19 June 1776.

Subjects

Social/political commentary

Materials

Ink; Paper (laid)

Techniques

Etched

Dimensions (inches)

6.31 (H) , 4.75 (W) , 5.9 (Image H) , 4.43 (Image W)

Dimensions (centimeters)

16 (H) , 12.1 (W) , 5.9 (Image H) , 4.43 (Image W)

Measurement Notes

Plate H: 6.0 in. (15.2 cm). Plate W: 4.43 in. (11.24 cm).

Publisher Summary

Robert Sayer & John Bennett

Publication Date

06/10/1776

Place of Publication

No. 53 Fleet Street, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Watermark

none

Object Description

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