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Thomas Rowlandson
THE SUCCESSFUL FORTUNE HUNTER - Leading Miss Morrowfat to the Temple of Hyman

1802 (12)

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THOMAS ROWLANDSON (1757 - 1827) THE SUCCESSFUL FORTUNE HUNTER - Our Captain Shelalee Leading Miss Morrowfat to the Temple of Hyman, 1802 issued in 1812. (M. Dorothy George, 'Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires in the British Museum', IX, 1949); Grego II.235, 403 (1812); British Museum Satires 11970 (1812). There was also an edition in 1818. Etching with original coloring. Image 13 x 9 inches, sheet 15 1/4 x 10 1/4 inches. Good condition. British Caricature, Cartoon, Women
  • Creator:
    Thomas Rowlandson (1756 - 1827, British)
  • Creation Year:
    1802 (12)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Santa Monica, CA
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU411310442122
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