Scene at the door of a cottage. Two soldiers on horseback talk to a young couple in the door of a cottage. The young man scratches his head as the woman looks down demurely. A kid plays with the large goat. An obese rustic sits on the bench near the door smoking a pipe and holding a large pitcher in his hand. A dog sleeps at his feet
Description:
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate., Companion print to: She Will Be A Soldier. See British Museum catalogue., Plate numbered "No. 2" above title., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Publisher:
Pub. May 1, 1798, at Ackermann's Gallery, No. 101 Strand
Subject (Topic):
Dwellings, Goats, Horses, Soldiers, British, and Recruiting & enlistment
"A fat 'cit' is being drilled by an officer in his shop, to the admiration of his household. A drummer beats his drum. In the background are large jars of snuff."--British Museum catalogue
Description:
Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate., Companion print to: Soldiers recruiting., Plate numbered "No. 5" above title., and Temporary local subject terms: Interiors: tobacco and snuff shop -- Military uniforms -- Shopkeepers -- Dishes: tea service.
Publisher:
Pub. June 1, 1798, at Ackermann's Gallery, No. 101 Strand
