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English Exhibitions in Paris or French People Astonished at our Improvement in the Breed of Fat Cattle, 1812

 Item — Box: LF100 Box 1
Reference code: LF100/55
English Exhibitions in Paris or French People Astonished at our Improvement in the Breed of Fat Cattle, 1812
English Exhibitions in Paris or French People Astonished at our Improvement in the Breed of Fat Cattle, 1812

Scope and Contents

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'. Description from the Royal Collection Trust.

Dates

  • Creation: 1812

Conditions Governing Access

Physical item available by appointment in our Reading Room

Extent

1 Item(s)

Language of Materials

English