Catching an elephant [graphic]

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Title: Catching an elephant [graphic]
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker, artist
Contributor: Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1846, publisher.
Published / Created: [1 March 1812]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: Pubd. March 1st, 1812, by Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Abstract: "Two handsome young courtesans coax an enormously obese and carbuncled 'cit' towards the door of a bagnio (right). One (right) takes him by the wrist, throwing back a cloak to reveal her charms; he leers hideously at her. The other takes him by the shoulders and chin. Above the door are the words 'Warm Bath'. A placard beside it: 'Restorative Drops -Old Age Debility of ever so long standing quickly restored to Youth and Vigour - Prepar'd & Sold by the . . .' They are under an archway inscribed 'Bagnio Court' in an arcade, suggesting Covent Garden."--British Museum online catalogue
Description: Title etched below image.
"Price one shilling coloured."
Plate numbered "146" in upper right corner.
The exposed breasts of the women in the image have been covered with cross-hatched lines in sepia ink.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 35.0 x 24.5 cm
Language: English

Genre: Satires (Visual works) England 1812
Etchings England London 1812
Material: etching with stipple ; and hand-colored.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Prostitution
Baths, Warm
Courtesans
Public baths
Doors & doorways
Signs (Notices)
Subjects: Prostitution
Baths, Warm
Courtesans
Public baths
Doors & doorways
Signs (Notices)
England > 1812
England > London > 1812

Access: Public
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