The Full of the Honey-Moon

1789

Robert Laurie after Francis Wheatley

Associated Names
Robert Laurie

Artist, British, 1755 - 1836

Francis Wheatley

Artist After, British, 1747 - 1801

The image shows a man and a woman in an intimate setting. They are shown from head to toe. The man is seated in a curved-back chair, with his head resting against his shoulder. He has curly light-colored hair, closed eyes, prominent cheekbones, and a straight nose. The woman stands next to him, leaning over with one hand on a sword and the other on his chest. She has defined eyebrows, gently closed eyes, and full lips, with curly hair partially covered by a ruffled cap. She wears a dress with intricate patterns, reaching the floor. The man wears a formal suit with ornate details, including a coat, cravat, vest, breeches, stockings, and buckled shoes. Items on a nearby table include papers, an inkwell with quills, and a recently extinguished candle. The room features columns and classic decor, with a decorative vase in the background.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 60.3 x 45.5 cm (23 3/4 x 17 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 60.5 x 45.6 cm (23 13/16 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.118.19


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher Lennox-Boyd; (Nicholas Stogdon, Oxford); purchased 2001 by NGA

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: Painted by F. Wheatley; lower center in plate: THE FULL OF THE HONEY-MOON. / The Honey moon scarce full, the Bride-groom cloys, / And seek's a Wanton's Arms to prove new joys; / The Bride discovers all, and in vexation / Resolves to punish by retaliation. / Published 1st Sepr 1789 by Robt. Sayer, 53 Fleet-Street, LONDON; lower right in plate: Engraved by R. Laurie

Wikidata ID

Q76356248

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