Outside a tavern called The Whirligig, Col. Tarleton brandishes his sword while making a boastful speech about his military exploits. Behind him stands the Prince of Wales, headless, but identifiable by the ostrich plumes which replace his features. Above the tavern door the figure of a prostitute serves as the sign of the house.
Description:
Printmaker from British Museum catalogue. and Text following title: Vide: Every man in his humour, alter'd from Ben Johnson.
Publisher:
E. D'Achery, St. James's Street
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Darchery, Elizabeth, publisher., George--IV,--King of Great Britain,--1762-1830--Caricatures and cartoons., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Tarleton,--Lieutenant-General--(Banastre),--1754-1833--Caricatures and cartoons.
Subject (Topic):
Clothing & dress--England--1780-1790., Courtesans. , and Taverns (Inns)
Actor William Parsons depicted half-length in profile to left taking a pinch of snuff, holding a hat under his left arm.
Description:
Title and printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Publisher:
H. Humphrey, New Bond Street
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., Humphrey, Hannah, active 1774-1817, publisher., and Parsons, William,--1736-1795--Caricatures and cartoons.
