A conversation piece: John Rich and his family relaxing in the gardens at Cowley; three men on the right stand admiring a painting; two women on the left sit by the table in conversation, behind John Rich who reclines on pillows on grass, an open book to his left and large pitcher in front of him; after Hogarth; illustration to Nichols' and Steevens' 'The Genuine Works of William Hogarth' (1810).
Description:
Title etched below image., Text following title: From an original painting in the possession of Abrm. Langford Esqr., Plate from: Nichols, J. The genuine works of William Hogarth., and Found in Filbrigg, p. 235 (iii).
Title devised by curator., Signed by the artist in ink at lower right., Stamp on verso, "Puck, November 16, 1893"., This electronic record is derived from historic data and may not reflect our current information. Review and updating of records is ongoing., and Temporary local subject terms: Emotion.
Title from item., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Conversing.
Publisher:
Published April 7th, 1789, by Jno. Matthews, No. 441 Strand
Woodward, G. M. (George Moutard), approximately 1760-1809, artist
Published / Created:
[1790?]
Call Number:
Drawings W87 no. 13 Box D175
Image Count:
1
Resource Type:
still image
Abstract:
Two men in coats engage in a terse exchange. One of the individuals holds a newspaper where the front page headline reads 'Peace' and asks "Who brought it about" The second man responds "I don't know!!
Alternative Title:
Deep politicians
Description:
Title inscribed below image in black ink in the artist's hand., Signed by the artist., Date supplied by cataloger., and For further information, consult library staff.
Three men seated at the table, the one in the center with a fierce, 'boar-like' face. With his right hand he points to a paper "Ext-----y Gazette" which lies on the table, while with his left hand he literally button-holes the man on his left. The man on his right slouches in his chair as he dozes with his mouth open and his hand in his vest pocket
Description:
TItle from item. and On verso: Letter 'E' stamped in lower right corner.
