Skaiting scene in Hyde Park [graphic].

Description

Title: Skaiting scene in Hyde Park [graphic].
Alternative Title: Skating scene in Hyde Park
Contributor: Harrison and Co. (London, England), publisher.
Published / Created: Feb. 1st, 1785.
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published as the act directs by Harrison & Co.
Abstract: "View of people attempting to skate on the Serpentine in Hyde Park; in foreground a man has fallen on his back on the ice, losing his hat, next to him two ladies stand looking down, on his left a man begins to fall, tripping over a dog, dropping his glass and bottle, spilling the liquid; on the left a man bends over in front of another seated gentleman who thrusts his leg at the man's behind; other skaters in the background."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
Provenance: H.W. Edwards; September 1958.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 17.4 x 23 cm, on sheet 22 x 24 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1785
Periodical illustrations
Etchings England London 1785
Engravings England London 1785
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subjects: England > 1785
England > London > 1785

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.