O the roast beef of old England

O the roast beef of old England

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At the Gate of Calais, a fat monk is shown poking a very large side of beef carried by a thin cook; the label indicates that the beef is intended "For Madm Grandsire at Calais." On either side are two French soldiers, one of whom spills his bowl of thin soup as he gazes in amazement at the...

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Bibliographic Details
Other Authors: Mosley, Charles, approximately 1720-approximately 1770 (Printmaker), Hogarth, William, 1697-1764 (Printmaker)
Format: Photo
Language:English
Published: [London] : [Wm. Hogarth], publish'd according to act of Parliament, March 6th, 1749
Edition:[State 2]
Subjects:
Hogarth, William, > 1697-1764 > Caricatures and cartoons
Catholic Church > Great Britain > Humor > Early works to 1800
Artists
Clergy
Eating & drinking
Ethnic stereotypes
Religious processions
Annotations (Provenance) > 18th century
Engravings > England > London > 1749
Etchings > England > London > 1749
Satires (Visual works) > England > 1749

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75 H67 764
75 H67 800 v.2
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