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Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
New-Invented Elastic Breeches. 1 - 1 Nov 1784
Hand-coloured etching | 30.3 x 45.3 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810113
In an exhibition, The King's Gallery, Palace of Holyroodhouse
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A hand-coloured print of a struggle to fit a pair of tight breeches onto a stout man. The customer is apparently suspended in air by the two assistants, both of whom stand on a chair and a stool to ease their efforts. A shop-keeper looks on in amusement. Inscribed in the plate: J Nixon fecit 1784 / Pubd. Novr 1 1784 by W Humphrey No.227 Strand
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Medium and techniques
Hand-coloured etching
Measurements
30.3 x 45.3 cm (sheet of paper)
24.9 x 34.8 cm (platemark)
