The Unlucky Attempt. First edition of the engraving.
London: Sayer & Bennett, 1774. Engraving. 43.5 x 28.3cm. sheet size. Plate mark 31 x 24.5cm. ..British Museum 1878,0713.1315: Satire on sexual attempts by masters on servants: a short fat master of the house stands on tip-toe grasping the shoulders of a taller housemaid in an attempt to kiss her; he has a copy of "An Essay on Woman" in his pocket; she holds a broom; his angry wife enters through a door behind them; on a table behind are a bottle and empty glass. 10 March 1774... Inscription type: inscription
Inscription content: Lettered with title and "Engraved after an Original Picture by Mr Jn. Collett in the possession of Mr Bradford" and with "J.Collett pinxt / J.Goldar sculpt / London. Printed for R.Sayer & I.Bennet, at No.53, in Fleet Street, as the Act directs, 10 March 1774."...Bibliographic reference:
BM Satires / Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum (4614
Engraving. Item #51-7164
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