A Macaroni Having His Fortune Told

Dateca. 1770

Engraver William Humphrey

MediumMezzotint on laid paper

DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 × 10 9/16in. (36.2 × 26.8cm)

Credit LineGift of David Williams

Object number2022-158

DescriptionLower margin reads: "A MACARONI having his FORTUNE TOLD/ Pub.d by W. Humphrey S.t Matins Lane."
Label TextA woman tells the fortune of a seated "macaroni" gentleman in a small room. A servant peeks in at the door.

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