Taking an airing at Brighton [graphic].[21 October 1805]eng"Heading to engraved verses: 'Written by Mr Upton, and Sung by Mr Johannot, at Astleys Royal Amphitheatre.' Donkey-riding (r. to left.) on the shore. In the foreground a young woman seated on a kicking donkey looks over her shoulder at a footman in livery who stands behind with a whip, to say: '"Whip my Ass John . top it well' [cf. BMSat 11694]. Another young woman canters forward; a third sits on the ground, her animal galloping off."--British Museum online catalogueTitle engraved above image.Artist from British Museum catalogue.From the Laurie & Whittle series of Drolls.Caption below image: Donkies, or, the humours of fashion written by Mr. Upton and sung by Mr. Johannot at Astleys Royal Amphitheatre.Three numbered columns of verse above imprint line: While fashion proves to all mankind, high priestess of the age sir, what curious whims in life we find, both on, and off the stage sir ...Plate numbered '407' in the lower left corner.Temporary local subject terms: Donkeys -- Domestic Service: Footmen -- Male Costume: footman in livery -- Female Costume: Riding habit.