The Wane of the Honeymoon

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 partial view of two people from the waist up in a close interaction. The woman is seated, her body slightly turned toward the man who is leaning in close. The woman has fair skin, delicate facial features, and an ornate hairstyle with plumes and a veil. She wears an elaborate gown. The man also has fair skin, styled hair, and wears a frilled collar and luxurious garment. He holds a mask in his hand. Both lack visible jewelry. The background includes architectural elements like columns, drapery, and an upholstered seat. A tricorn hat and a mask are near their feet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    mezzotint on laid paper

  • Credit Line

    Paul Mellon Fund

  • Dimensions

    plate: 60.2 x 45.5 cm (23 11/16 x 17 15/16 in.)
    sheet: 60.3 x 45.5 cm (23 3/4 x 17 15/16 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.118.20


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Christopher Lennox-Boyd; (Nicholas Stogdon, Oxford); purchased 2004 by NGA.

Associated Names

Inscriptions

lower left in plate: F. Wheatley; lower right in plate: Engraved by R. Laurie; lower center in plate: THE WANE OF THE HONEY-MOON / Fair opportunity Loves constant friend, Soon offers to accomplish Madam's end... / Published 1st Sepr. 1789 by Robt. Sayer 53, Fleet Street, LONDON

Wikidata ID

Q76356251

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