Bachelor's Fare - or Bread and Cheese with kisses (caricature).

Bachelor's Fare - or Bread and Cheese with kisses (caricature). © National Maritime Museum, London

Repro ID: PW4046

Description: This 18th century caricature shows a sailor having a meal with a young woman. The scene seems innocent enough until the viewer notices that he is actually conducting a business transaction; presenting coins in return for her sexual favours.

Creator: John Collet (artist)

Date: 10 November 1777

Credit line: National Maritime Museum, London