Diligence and dissipation : or the progress of a modest girl and a wanton, exemplified in ten different stages of their lives

James Northcote

Verlag: London : Printed by H.L. Galabin, 1796

Beschreibung

Rebound in modern blue boards. New end sheets. Light dampstaining throughout. Lacking all 10 plates. Text only. Intended by Northcote to be a parable for girls to learn the dangers of a wanton lifestyle; Diligence and Dissipation showed "the history of a modest girl and a wanton, which were painted in direct rivalry with the works of Hogarth, and with a high moral intention; the pictures were engraved, and in that form had a large sale. The series, however, proved a complete failure both from an artistic and moral point of view." - DNB. Northcote's engravings were widely popular, but perhaps not for their stated purpose. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1802280038

Bibliografische Details

Titel: Diligence and dissipation : or the progress ...

Verlag: London : Printed by H.L. Galabin

Erscheinungsdatum: 1796

Einband: Hardcover

Zustand: Fair

Auflage: First Edition.