(25. The widow.) (BM 1945,0927.3)
Summary
See No. 15628. In a grassy glade an ape lies as if asleep. His desolate mate sits on her haunches, watching him. They do not wear clothes. Below: '"— now will canker Sorrow eat my bud, / And chase the native beauty from his cheek," Shakespeare.' ['King John', III. iv.] 1 December 1827
Etching printed on chine collé
Tags
Date
1800
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
public domain