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Image Title: A Contented Cuckold In The New Fashion, 1680

Date: Ca. 1680

Summary: Print shows a half-length portrait of a cuckold counting his wealth in the form of jewelry that his unfaithful wife receives as gifts from her suitors; through a window in the upper right corner can be seen the wife receiving the attention of a gentleman caller.

Notes: Includes verse: How blest am I and what a happie life / Doe I injoy but I may thank my Wife / Tis shee that rais'd my fortune all this store / Her occupation brings: and tenn times more / In my conceit; hees more then mad that scornes / To weare such pretious, profitable Hornes / To be a Cuckold why should I repine / The disgrace is my Wifes; the profit mine.

Subjects: Adultery--England--1670-1690
Avarice--1670-1690
Spouses--England--1670-1690
Wealth--1670-1690
Women--Social life--England--1670-1690

Original Media: Etching

Collections: Cartoon Prints, British » more info...

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