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The Battle of the Beaux and the Belles

Print
1896 (made)
Artist/Maker

Line block print illustrating Belinda confronting the Baron after discovering he has stolen a lock of her hair (Canto V).

Object details

Categories
Object type
Titles
  • The Battle of the Beaux and the Belles (popular title)
  • The Rape of the Lock (series title)
Materials and techniques
Line block print
Brief description
'The Battle of the Beaux and the Belles' illustration by Aubrey Beardsley for Alexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock' published by Leonard Smithers, 1896
Physical description
Line block print illustrating Belinda confronting the Baron after discovering he has stolen a lock of her hair (Canto V).
Style
Literary referenceAlexander Pope's 'The Rape of the Lock'
Bibliographic reference
Collection
Accession number
C.22147:7

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Record createdAugust 18, 2015
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