The brain-sucker, or The miseries of authorship [graphic].Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmakerMay 9, 1787.engA thin, worn-out author sits at his table under the window in his small garret in the attic. He leans his chin on his hand as he writes with his quill pen. A thin dog sits at his feet. A robust man (a bailiff?) with a cane confronts him presumably with bills. His bed is folded up against the wallTitle etched below image."Designed & etched for The British mercury." Cf. British Museum catalogue.Attributed to Rowlandson in British Museum catalogue.Sheet trimmed within plate mark.Temporary local subject terms: Trades: Bookseller -- Garret -- Bed.Mounted to 20 x 26 cm.