(25. The widow.) (BM 1945,0927.3)

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(25. The widow.) (BM 1945,0927.3)

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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

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1800
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British Museum
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