Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by Thomas Gaugain, 1748–1812, French

and Thomas Hellyer, active 1800, British

after James Northcote, 1746–1831, British

Published by Thomas Gaugain, 1748–1812, French
Title:
Diligence and Dissipation: The Wanton Revelling with her Companions (Plate7)
Date:
1797
Materials & Techniques:
Stipple engraving, open letter proofs on medium, slightly textured, cream paper mounted on linen
Dimensions:
Sheet: 18 1/8 x 20 13/16in. (46 x 52.9cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Lettered, lower left, below image: "Painted by J. Northcote R.A. | Even in laughter the heart is sorrowful; | and the end of that mirth is heavinefs | Prov. XIV. Ver.13. | The simple pafs on and are punished. | Prov. XXII. Ver. 3." ; lower right, below image: "Engraved by Gaugain & Hellyer" | Mesme en riant le coeur sera tristle; | et la joie finit par le chagrin. | Prov. XIV. Ver.13 | Les sots pafsent et paient l'amende | Prov. XXII. Ver 3. | PROOF" ; lower center, below image: "London Publifhed May 1. 1797, by Gaugain, No. 15 Five Fields-row, Chelsea, & No. 4 Little Compton Street, Soho."
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Fund
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1980.22.8
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
men | lantern | glasses (drinking glasses) | bonnet | literary theme | drinking | servants | Dancing | alcohol
Currently On View:
Not on view
Publications:
Mark (Andrew Mark), Ledbury, James Northcote, history painting, and the Fables, Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, 2014, pp. 90, 96, 97, 98, fig. 88, NJ18.N79 L43 2014 (YCBA)
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:20237