'John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his ', 1747. Artist: Unknown

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'John of Gant mounted, or, Mars on his Journey. If music be the food of love, play on', 1747. The Duke of Cumberland, younger son of George II, uncle of George III and famous womaniser, rides a horse with a woman holding a hurdy-gurdy. A belt marked The Girdle of Affection binds them together. The woman's brother runs after her shouting Dear Sister Stop 'e Stop 'e.

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License: Licensed
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