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- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 12th, 1785.
- Call Number:
- 785.04.12.02.1+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A semicircle of spectators, seated and standing, crowded one behind the other, watch the performance of the pig, who stands before a row of initial letters, one of which he holds in his mouth. Over the chimney-piece is a placard, 'The Surprising PIG well versed in all Languages, perfect Arethmatician Mathematician & Composer of Musick'. On the right wall of the room hangs a large shoe."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., State with only one publisher statement., Sheet trimmed partially within plate mark., and Watermark: fleur-de-lis in center of sheet.
- Publisher:
- Published by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly
- Subject (Topic):
- Swine, Animal shows, Advertisements, Eyeglasses, Fireplaces, Hats, Signs (Notices), and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The wonderful pig [graphic].
