An epicure [graphic] / Rowlandson.

Description

Title: An epicure [graphic] / Rowlandson.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Copyright Date: [1 January 1801]
Abstract: "An obese and elderly citizen stands almost full-face holding up a (?) turbot, with an expression of intense satisfaction. His left hand holds his head, pushing up his wig. His dress is old-fashioned, with a flapped waistcoat. Between his feet is a shallow saucepan."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Printseller's announcement following publication statement: Folios of caracatures [sic] lent out for the evening.
See Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v 6., no. 7445 for a description of another state published in 1788.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching and stipple engraving on laid paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 35 x 24.7 cm, on sheet 40 x 26 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1801.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1801.
Stipple engravings--England--London--1801.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Subject (Topic): Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790.
Food.
Obesity.
Pots & pans.

Access: Public
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Citation: Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 22