Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Print made by James Caldwall, 1739–1819, British

after Michel Vincent Brandoin, 1733–1807, Swiss

Published by Robert Sayer, 1725–1794, British

and John Smith of Cheapside, active ca. 1750–1789, British
Title:
The Macarony Brothers
Date:
1772
Materials & Techniques:
Line engraving, stipple engraving, and etching on moderately thick, moderately textured, cream laid paper
Dimensions:
Sheet: 11 x 8 3/16 inches (27.9 x 20.8 cm)
Inscription(s)/Marks/Lettering:
Inscribed in graphite, on back, lower left: "41889 (encircled)"
Credit Line:
Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
Copyright Status:
Public Domain
Accession Number:
B1977.14.11107
Classification:
Prints
Collection:
Prints and Drawings
Subject Terms:
smoking (activity) | monkey (animal) | macaronis | frills | genre subject | costume | coats | waistcoats | wig | leash | tricornes | hats | breeches (trousers) | cravats | caricature | sword | staff (walking stick) | pipe (smoking equipment) | parody | humor | satire | fashion | men | brothers | smoke | ruffles | brocade | chain
Currently On View:
Not on view
Link:
https://collections.britishart.yale.edu/catalog/tms:30529