Washing day [graphic]Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker[1800]eng"A man in hat, long coat, and boots (and wearing spectacles),, grasps his friend's hand with a smile. The host, ugly and angry, says: "Ah! my old Friend I wish you had called at some more convenient time but this is washing day - I have nothing to give you but cold Fish, cold tripe & cold potatoes - you may smell soap suds a mile! Ah Jack - Jack you dont know these Comforts! you are a Bachelor!" Behind (left), two women stand at a wash-tub"--British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Series title and number etched above image.Publication date from British Museum catalogue and Grego.Later state with altered publication line and original date of publication removed: Pub. 1 Oct. 1799, by R. Ackermann, 101 Strand.