The swing in style [art original].Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist[ca. 1790]engA young, fashionably dressed man walks down the street while sweeping his walking stick back in forth in front of him. He has struck a passerby on the shin, the latter holding the injury in both hands wincing in pain. From the caption: ... who must always remember when in action to sing or whistle a tune, in order that the swing may be kept in proper time. By carefully observing these rules, great execution may be performed on the ancles [sic] and shins of every person within the sphere of attractionTitle from letterpress caption below image.Pen and ink drawing on a letterpress broadside with ornamental border.Letterpress caption in six lines below image: May be practised with a small cane, switch, or whip, giving the arm full play; the practitioner should be a young giddy fellow, about one and twenty ...One of a series of six drawings by Woodward with the same letterpress heading.For further information, consult library staff.