Viewing the transit of Venus [graphic].Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker[16 December 1793]eng"A lady sits on a garden seat in profile to the right, looking through a telescope placed on a small rectangular table. A grinning man standing beside her stares at her through a quizzing-glass. Among the shrubs in the background is a statue of a satyr whose expression is intended to reflect that of the man."--British Museum online catalogueTitle engraved below image.Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.One of a series of 'Drolls.'Temporary local subject terms: Young women -- Quizzing glasses -- Furniture: outdoor bench -- Satyrs.