Comedy spectators [graphic] / Rowlandson 1789. Tragedy spectators.

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Title: Comedy spectators [graphic] / Rowlandson 1789. Tragedy spectators.
Alternative Title: Tragedy spectators.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Fores, S. W., publisher.
Published / Created: 1789 October 8
Copyright Date: [8 October 1789]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: S. W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
Abstract: "Two designs on one plate. Above, a group of spectators seated in a gallery and watching a comedy, all intent and either amused or surprised. Below, a similar group, all of whom weep or look distressed. A man holds a smelling-bottle to a lady's nose (right). A play-bill is inscribed 'Romeo and Juliet' (reversed)."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Each title etched below corresponding image.
Printmaker signature etched within top image in bottom right; imprint statement etched within lower image in bottom right.
Reissue of a plate originally published by T. Rowlandson in 1787; publisher name changed in imprint statement and the year in printmaker signature and imprint changed from "1787" to "1789". Cf. Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist v. 1, pages 217-19.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; sheet 37 x 26 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1789.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1787.
Subject (Name): Fores, S. W., publisher.
Subject (Topic): Children.
Fans (Accessories)
Loss of consciousness.
Monocles.
Staffs (Sticks)
Theater audiences.

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.
Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 7606