"An eloping couple drive headlong in a coach and four (right to left) pursued by an angry father on a galloping horse who shakes his whip at them. He is followed by three grooms on horseback. The man leans from the off window of the coach, the lady from the near window; both aim pistols at the father who is close behind them. Two postilions ride the near horses. A signpost (right) points 'To Gretna Green'. A group of trees and a cloud of dust form the background."--British Museum online catalogue.
Alternative Title:
Trip to Gretna Green
Description:
Printmaker and publication date from Grego., Temporary local subject terms: Vehicles: coach -- Elopements -- Pursuit of elopers -- Guns: pistols -- Postillions -- Signs: sign posts., and Title etched below item.
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership. and Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Not in catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires. and Title from earlier state described by Grego, dated 1783.
Subject (Name):
Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership., Harvey, Francis--Ownership., and Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, artist.