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- Creator:
- Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [12 April 1785]
- Call Number:
- Auchincloss Rowlandson v. 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A semicircle of spectators, seated and standing, crowded one behind the other, watch the performance of the pig, who stands before a row of initial letters, one of which he holds in his mouth. Over the chimney-piece is a placard, 'The Surprising PIG well versed in all Languages, perfect Arethmatician Mathematician & Composer of Musick'. On the right wall of the room hangs a large shoe."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Printmaker from British Museum catalogue., 1 print : etching on laid paper ; plate mark 24.6 x 34.3 cm, on sheet 25.9 x 26.5 cm., and Mounted on leaf 7 of volume 2 of 14 volumes.
- Publisher:
- Published by S.W. Fores, No. 3 Piccadilly, April 12th, 1785 & F. Clarkson, No. 73 St. Paul's Church Yard
- Subject (Topic):
- Swine, Animal shows, Advertisements, Eyeglasses, Fireplaces, Hats, Signs (Notices), and Spectators
- Found in:
- Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library > The wonderful pig [graphic].
