"Two dark-complexioned money-lenders, Eurasians or Portuguese, sit facing each other at a round table. One (left), with a cane under his arm, appears to be a visitor; he regards his vis-à-vis with a fixed and cunning grin, holding out a bill or cheque, and pointing to an open chest containing money-bags which is on the ground. The other (right) stares angrily, leaning on the table and clutching a large money-bag. He wears a shirt and waistcoat with breeches and shoes; the other wears a short jacket or long spencer, breeches, and boots. The figures are strongly lit, the room is in deep shadow. Apparently a companion plate to No. 11833. Cf. also Nos. 12164, 12165."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
Thirty-six percent discount at Calcutta and 36 per cent discount at Calcutta
Description:
Title from caption below image., Text following imprint: of whom all the other caricatures may he had., Watermark: Turkey Mill 1825., and Publication date changed to "1803" from "1811" in manuscript.
Publisher:
Pub. Feb. 1803 by Willm. Holland No. 11 Cockspur Street
