June Gems: Catalogue 154!
Cover image: [George, Prince of Wales] The Lover's Dream. ''A Thousand Virtues seem to lackey her, Driving far off each thing of Sin & Guilt.'' Milton. J.s Gillray swa.n et fec.t Pub.d Jan.y 24.th 1795, by H. Humphrey No 37, New Bond Street. Etching with very fine hand colour. Sheet 315 x 415mm (12½ x 16¼"). Trimmed into plate, laid on album paper at sides, folded on right. The Prince of Wales (1762-1830) lies asleep, hugging his pillow, surrounded by visions including Princess Caroline (1768-1821) as a radiant beauty and George III (1738-1820) with a generous allowance. A satire of the Prince's consent to marry on condition of the payment of his debts and an increased income. BM Satires 8610. [Ref: 69241 ] Catalogue 154 contains just over 190 items, comprising the following subjects: Glorious Revolution: Jacobites , Nonjurors and Seven Bishops Satire Portraits Mezzotint Portraits Decorative Items Decorative Mezzotints Views Overseas Views UK Spo...