The laughing philosopher [graphic] / Woodward del. ; Rowlandson scul.

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Title: The laughing philosopher [graphic] / Woodward del. ; Rowlandson scul.
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Stevens, George Alexander,--1710-1784.--Lecture on heads.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist.
Published / Created: 1808 April 20
Copyright Date: [20 April 1808]
Publication Place: [London]
Publisher: Thos. Tegg, No. 111 Cheapside
Abstract: "Bust of an old man, laughing cynically, intended for Democritus."--British Museum catalogue.
Description: Plate from: A lecture on heads / by Geo. Alex. Stevens ; with additions, as delivered by Mr. Charles Lee Lewes ; ... embellished with twenty-five humourous characteristic prints, from drawings by G.M. Woodward, Esq. London : Printed for Vernor, Hood, and Sharpe ..., 1808.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper ; sheet 15.8 x 10 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Book illustrations.
Etchings--England--London--1808.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1808.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Stevens, George Alexander,--1710-1784.--Lecture on heads.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist.

Access: Public
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Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11172