Geography Bewitched! Or a Droll caricature of Map of ENGLAND & WALES;: Geography Bewitched! [with] Geography Bewitched! Or a Droll caricature of Map of IRELAND This Portrait of LADY HIBERNIA BULL is humbly dedicated to her Husband the great Mr JOHN BULL; [with] Geography Bewitched! Or a Droll caricature of Map of SCOTLAND.
by DIGHTON, Robert
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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London, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London,: Bowles & Carver,, [c1796].. 215 by 180mm. (8.5 by 7 inches).. Set of three engraved caricature maps, with fine original hand-colour. A fine set of Robert Dighton's "Geography Bewitched" series, depicting England, Wales, Scotland, and Ireland in a humorous light. England and Wales are depicted as John Bull with full tankard of beer in hand and riding a monstrous fish; Scotland is a merry gent, who sits on a wool sack and carrying a tartan sack over his shoulder; and Ireland as a merry woman - who is said to the wife of John Bull - in traditional dress playing the harp. The series was the work of Robert Dighton (c1752-1814) a well-known painter of portraits and caricatures, as well as decorative subjects, who is regarded as one of the most talented social caricaturists of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. The series like much of Dighton's caricatures were published by Carington Bowles (fl.1752-1793). Carington Bowles worked initially with his father, John Bowles, before leaving to take over his uncle Thomas Bowles (II)'s business, circa 1762. Carington Bowles was one of the most active mapsellers and publishers of his day in London. His business was continued by his some Henry Carington Bowles who, in partnership with Samuel Carver, continued to publish maps and prints well into the nineteenth century. BM Satires 8397, 8398, 8399.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 16291
- Title
- Geography Bewitched! Or a Droll caricature of Map of ENGLAND & WALES;
- Author
- DIGHTON, Robert
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Bowles & Carver,
- Place of Publication
- London,
- Date Published
- [c1796].
- Keywords
- Dighton, caricature, England, Wales, antique map, rare map
- Product_type
- Maps
- Size
- 215 by 180mm. (8.5 by 7 inches).
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About the Seller
Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Biblio member since 2018
London
About Daniel Crouch Rare Books Ltd
Daniel Crouch Rare Books is specialist dealer in antique atlases, maps, plans, sea charts and voyages dating from the fifteenth to the nineteenth centuries. Our carefully selected stock also includes a number of fine prints and globes, and a selection of cartographic reference books.Our particular passions include rare atlases, wall maps, and separately published maps and charts. We strive to acquire unusual and quirky maps that are in fine condition. We are members of the following trade associations: The Antiquarian Bookseller's Association (ABA); The British Antique Dealers' Association (BADA); Confédération Internationale des Négociantes en Oeuvres d'Art (CINOA); The International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB); The Society of London Art Dealers (SLAD); and The European Fine Art Foundation (TEFAF). Daniel and Nick are also both members of The Company of Art Scholars, Dealers, and Collectors.
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