Catalogue of a part of the household furniture, modern plate, china, fine old port, ...
Description:
From p. 12: J. Smeeton, printer, 148 St. Martin's Lane., The Lewis Walpole Library copy: Catalogue annotated with some sale prices and notes, in an unknown hand., and For further information, consult library staff.
Title from item., Date of printing from watermark. Not dated in Krumbhaar., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Two lines of verse below title: Dear Meg, be wise and lead a single life ... Vide The gentle shepherd, Act 1., and Watermark: 1804.
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Twelve lines of verse arranged in two columns below design: Too true alas! was founded this belief, behold him tampering with a title chief ..., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Mounted to 26 x 35 cm.
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Twelve lines of verse arranged in two columns below design: His seat secure, he ranges on the side where Opposition swells the patriot tide ..., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Watermark: 1804., and Mounted to 26 x 34 cm.
A dustman bends over a large woman who has fallen and lifts her by placing his hands under her arms. She looks up angerly and shakes her fist at the dustman's young assistant in an apron who looks on (left) with a smile and hand raised. Two dogs jump around the group
Description:
Title and artist attribution from dealer's description. and Date based on watermark: 1804.
Subject (Topic):
Accidents, Chimney sweeps, Dogs, Obesity, and Women
