Master Lavender qualifying himself fo the Army
Datedate erased, 1781
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint on laid paper with hand color
DimensionsOverall: 14 1/4 × 10 5/16in. (36.2 × 26.2cm)
Other (Plate): 14 × 9 7/8in. (35.6 × 25.1cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1963-91
DescriptionLower margin reads: "MASTERE LAVENDER qualifying himself for the ARMY./ 439/ Printed for & Sold by CARINGTON Bowles, at his MAp & Print Warehouse, N.o 60 in S.t Pauls Church Yard, LONDON. Publish'd as the Act directs"Label TextThis print is a satire about the way people sought commissions in the British army through personal contacts. In this instance, "Lavender" is courting the affections of a young woman, most likely the daughter, wife, or mistress, who has influence with a military officer or public official with whom Lavender hopes to secure a commission.
1780 April 12
Ca. 1783
September 25, 1782