The horizontal guard [art original].

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Title: The horizontal guard [art original].
Alternative Title: Six different methods of carrying a stick with their effects. Compartment no. 2
Creator: Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created: [ca. 1790]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A well-dressed man strolls down the street with his walking stick tucked under his arm horizontally with the ferrule pointing forward. The walking stick strikes a 'tray of provisions' that a young butcher boy carries on his head
Description: Title from typeface caption below image.
Pen and ink drawing on a broadside with typeface and ornamental border.
Seven lines of typeface caption below title: Cannot be too much admired, what can be more elegant or graceful than a stick carried under the arm, in a straight direction? But if the ferrule is not kept well plaistered with mud, a great part of the effect will be lost; as the daubing a clean white waistcoat, or a lady's hankerchief, are matters not to be overlooked it is very useful ... or throwing a tray of provisions form the head of a butcher's boy; with many other services equally entertaining.
One of a series of six drawings by Woodward with the same typescript heading.
For further information, consult library staff.
Provenance: From Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. viii
Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 22.8 x 19 cm.
Language: English

Genre: Humorous pictures
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Ink drawings British 18th century
Material: pen and black ink within letterpress ornamental border ;
Subject (Topic): Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Staffs (Sticks)
Accidents
Butchers
Walking
Subjects: Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Staffs (Sticks)
Accidents
Butchers
Walking
England > 1790
British > 18th century

Access: Public
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Citation: G.M. Woodward, The Horizontal Guard. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.