V. 2. Caricature magazine, or, Hudibrastic mirror.
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
"A bailiff who has attempted to deliver a writ to the Manager of a theatre sinks through a trap in the centre of the stage, into which he has been decoyed. He holds out his arms despairingly, dropping a paper headed 'A Red Tail', and saying: "Zounds what a cursed Infernal Trick." The Manager (left) bows towards him, with extended arms, saying, "Good Morning Mr Catchpole you'l find more of your tribe when you get to the bottom." Harlequin capers triumphantly behind him; a fat Punch laughs, holding his sides, and an old Pantaloon registers delighted amusement. Six musicians (half length) in the orchestra form the base of the design, all look up laughing, while they continue to play."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
New way to pay old debts
Description:
Title etched below image., Printmaker, publisher, and date of publication from British Museum catalogue and Grego., Plate numbered "117" in upper right corner., Plate from: Woodward, G.M. Caricature magazine, or Hudibrastic mirror. London : Thomas Tegg, [1808?], v. 2., Also issued separately., "Price one shilling coloured.", Sheet trimmed to plate mark leaving thread margins., and Temporary local subject terms: Punch -- Harlequin -- Stage -- Orchestra.
