Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Caldwall, 1739–1819, British

after Samuel Hieronymus Grimm, 1733–1794, Swiss

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British

and John Smith of Cheapside, active ca. 1750–1789, British
Title:
A Macarony Alderman and His Rib
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving, stipple engraving, and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 x 7 13/16 inches (27.9 x 19.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower left: "41892 (encircled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11649
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
hood | bag wig | ruffle | woman | macaroni | humor | figure | coat | bows (costume accessories) | cloak | man | satire | wigs | lace | fashion | gown | fan | staff (walking stick) | caricature | cap (headgear) | dress | cape (outerwear) | genre subject | parody | costume | bonnet (hat) | calash | alderman | curls
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:31310