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Three weeks after marriage
Three weeks after marriage. Print shows a man standing on the left offering portraits of new passions to George, Prince of Wales, who is seated on a sofa beneath portraits of The Perdita and The Armstead; the man tells George that The originals have been carefully tried, and are in fine order for your H--s, as for Fitz - she must put up with my Comfits, for you know, your H--s, you may have twenty such wives. George, meanwhile, holds portraits of new beauties and a list of com...able wives widows and crackt maids... Wel-e purveyor. A copy of Uncle Morgans Frolics, second edition, lies open on the sofa, a sheet variety is charming has fallen to the floor. On the right, stands Maria Fitzherbert who exclaims Confusion! have I been...-up with a mock-marriage...; at her feet, open to the title page, is Whos the Dupe.. Date 1786 April 10th. Three weeks after marriage. Print shows a man standing on the left offering portraits of new passions to George, Prince of Wales, who is seated on a sofa beneath portraits of The Perdita and The Armstead; the man tells George that The originals have been carefully tried, and are in fine order for your H--s, as for Fitz - she must put up with my Comfits, for you know, your H--s, you may have twenty such wives. George, meanwhile, holds portraits of new beauties and a list of com...able wives widows and crackt maids... Wel-e purveyor. A copy of Uncle Morgans Frolics, second edition, lies open on the sofa, a sheet variety is charming has fallen to the floor. On the right, stands Maria Fitzherbert who exclaims Confusion! have I been...-up with a mock-marriage...; at her feet, open to the title page, is Whos the Dupe.. Date 1786 April 10th
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is an intriguing and scandalous print from the 18th century, depicting a pivotal moment in the life of George, Prince of Wales. The scene takes place in a grand room, where George, dressed in a richly embroidered robe, sits on a sofa surrounded by portraits of his former lovers, including The Perdita and The Armstead. A man, presumably a well-dressed gentleman, stands before him, presenting a selection of new portraits, assuring George that the originals have been "carefully tried and are in fine order for your H--s." George, with a smug expression, holds a stack of portraits and a list of "com--able wives, widows, and crackt maids," indicating his intention to continue his philandering ways. To George's right, Maria Fitzherbert, dressed in a simple gown, looks on in shock and confusion. She holds the title page of a book, "Whose the Dupe?", suggesting that she has discovered the truth about George's infidelity. The fallen sheet from "Uncle Morgan's Frolics," a popular satirical publication of the time, adds to the chaos and scandal of the scene. The date at the bottom, April 10th, 1786, underscores the audacity of George's actions, as he had secretly married Maria just a few weeks prior. This print offers a fascinating glimpse into the personal life of a royal figure and the societal norms of the time, where infidelity and multiple marriages were not uncommon among the aristocracy.
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