Symptoms of drowsiness Symptoms of laziness / [graphic]

Found In:

Lewis Walpole Library > Symptoms of drowsiness Symptoms of laziness / [graphic]

10939183

Description

Title: Symptoms of drowsiness Symptoms of laziness / [graphic]
Creator: Brett, J., active 1794-1795, printmaker
Contributor: Laurie & Whittle, publisher.
Published / Created: [17 December 1794]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Published 17th Decr. 1794 by Laurie & Whittle, 53 Fleet Street, London
Abstract: "Social satire; two men seated on chairs, one dozes, his legs crossed and his hands tucked into his waistcoat, the other yawns, stretching his legs; below the first is written "Symptoms of Drowsiness", beneath the second "Symptoms of Laziness"."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title from item.
Printmaker's name repeated under each of the two figures in the image.
Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Temporary local subject terms: Male costume, 1794 -- Sleepiness.
Watermark (partial): Strasburg bend.
Provenance: Leverhulme-Auchincloss, vol. vi.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 20 x 24.9 cm, on sheet 23 x 29 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1794
Etchings England London 1794
Watermarks (Paper)
Material: etching ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Sleeping
Yawning
Boredom
Subjects: Sleeping
Yawning
Boredom
England > 1794
England > London > 1794

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.