After Robert Dighton Offset Lithograph "The Contrast"
Item Details
not signed
A contemporary offset lithograph on paper after a 1783 mezzotint printed by Carington Bowles, which was in turn made after an 18th century painting by listed British artist Robert Dighton (1752-1814). The image, titled The Contrast, presents a satirical depiction of an English bar scene. In the print, a Frenchman and Englishman engage in a battle of wits, as other bar patrons look on amused. The print is titled to the bottom: ‘The Contrast, Published as the Act directs’, with additional dialogue text printed to either side. The Frenchman is shown saying, ‘Ve ave beat a you Dam-mi-na-bly.’, while the Englishman retorts ‘You Lye Damnably.’ Per the British Museum, this conversation was meant as a satirical jab regarding the American Revolutionary War, which had just ended in September of that year. Text to the lower margin notes the artist, printer and edition information: ‘Printed for & Sold by Carington Bowles, R. Dighton del., No. 69 in St. Paul’s Church Yard, London, 507’. The print is matted in taupe and presented under glass in a wooden frame with hanging wire to the verso. More information on this image can be found by visiting the link below ‘Additional Information’.
Condition
- minor chip to bottom right corner of frame; small holes to frame’s cardboard backing; writing in marker to verso of frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible image measures 10.25" W x 14.0" H.
Item #
17ATL039-130
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