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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

English Exhibitions in Paris, or French People astonished at our improvements in the breed of Fat Cattle. 1802

hand-coloured etching | 30.5 x 49.2 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810585

English Exhibitions in Paris, or French People astonished at our improvements in the breed of Fat Cattle

Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)

English Exhibitions in Paris, or French People astonished at our improvements in the breed of Fat Cattle 1802

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Description

A hand-coloured print of a large Englishman who, with his right hand to his head, looks on with astonishment to see that his waistcoat can fit five Parisians who dance and frolic inside it. In the background, a large lady is examined with an air of wonder by a party of thin people. Inscribed in the plate: Rowlandson 1802

Provenance

Probably acquired by George III
People involved

Creator(s)

Search the collection Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
(etcher)
Physical properties

Medium and techniques

hand-coloured etching

etching, hand colouring

Measurements

30.5 x 49.2 cm (sheet of paper)

24.9 x 35.0 cm (platemark)
Groupings
Category
British Prints
Object type(s)
visual works
prints
Subject(s)
Arts, Recreation, Entertainment & Sport
Art
Drawings
Caricatures
Language, Linguistics and Literature
Literature
Drama
Comedies
Satire

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