Warm thoughts about matrimony, on a winter evening (BM 1861,0518.969)
Summary
Three good-looking young women sit before a large fire, pulling up their petticoats to warm their legs. One (left) has an open book inscribed 'Matrimony - To have and to hold', she appears to be reading to the others. A cat plays with a mouse (right). The wall-paper and carpet and the striped backs of the three chairs complete the design. L. and W., No. 80. 2 July 1792
Etching
Nothing Found.
Tags
satirical print
great britain
british museum
british art
satirical prints in the british museum
high resolution
Date
1792
Source
British Museum
Link
Copyright info
public domain