Dignity! - "Grace was in all her Steps. Heaven in her eyes, In all her actions dignity"
June 21, 1821
Medium
Hand-colored etching
Dimensions
sheet: 10 3/8 x 8 9/16 in. (26.4 x 21.7 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Adele S. Gollin, 1976
Accession Number
1976.602.1
Tags
Art Historical Context
In the bustling world of Regency-era London, *Dignity! - "Grace was in all Steps. Heaven in her, In all her actions"* captures a moment of social commentary through the lens of British caricaturist Theodore Lane, with publishing by George Humphrey. Created on June 21, 1821, this hand etching draws from Alexander Pope's 1717 elegy, evoking ideals of feminine grace and poise amid the era's satirical prints that poked fun at manners and gender roles. Featuring men and women, reflects the vibrant culture of early 19th-century Britain, where such affordable artworks entertained the middle class. T...