A satire on Reynolds's tragedy, 'Werter'. Beneath the title is engraved: 'Charlotte preserved from destruction by Albert and Hymen whilst Werter in the excess of Frenzy puts an end to his existance'. Werter (left) crouches on the edge of a precipice in a wild frenzy, a pistol in each hand. His hair rises on his head, his hat flies off, his coat is violently blown towards the abyss. A small demon, holding up writhing serpents, pours the contents of a phial on his head, over which a winged skull hovers; a serpent stings him. Hymen, holding Charlotte (right) by a chain attached to her waist, urges her into the arms of Albert, who stands behind, clutching his head. Hymen, a winged and naked youth, holds his torch reversed, directing clouds of smoke upon Werter, which seem to drive him towards the abyss. Charlotte and Albert are irradiated; Charlotte is frantic with grief, a garter inscribed 'Werter' trails below her petticoat. Papers fly into the air, two being inscribed 'Werter'.   See BMSat 7054.  6 May 1786
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<p>Print made by: Thomas Rowlandson
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<dl><dd>After: Samuel Collings</dd>
<dd>Published by: Elizabeth Jackson</dd></dl></div>
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