The guard in the rear [art original].

Description

Title: The guard in the rear [art original].
Alternative Title: Six different methods of carrying a stick with their effects. Compartment no. 5
Creator: Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created: [approximately 1790]
Publication Place: England
Abstract: A very disgruntled looking man walks down the street with his walking stick tucked firmly under his arm, the ferrule end pointing straight behind his torso. This arrangement deflects the 'hasty' approach of a young female nearby
Description: Title from letterpress caption below image.
Pen and ink drawing on a broadside with typeface and ornamental border.
Three lines of typeface caption below title: Goes soberly to work; in a declining position under the arm, well be-mir'd at the end, it stops in a peculiar manner any hasty approach, and never fails doing execution in turning to the right or left.
One of a series of six drawings by Woodward with the same typescript heading.
For further information, consult library staff.
Extent: 1 drawing : sheet 23 x 19 cm
Language: English

Genre: Humorous pictures
Satires (Visual works) England 1790
Ink drawings British 18th century
Material: pen and black ink within letterpress ornamental border ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Topic): Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Staffs (Sticks)
Etiquette
Subjects: Staffs (Sticks, canes, etc.)
Staffs (Sticks)
Etiquette
England > 1790
British > 18th century

Access: Public
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Citation: G.M. Woodward, The Gurad In The Rear. The Lewis Walpole Library, Yale University.