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1 of 253523 objects
Previously attributed to Thomas Rowlandson (1757-1827)
Aquatint with etching | 32.2 x 47.0 cm (sheet of paper) | RCIN 810129
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An uncoloured print depicting sea-sickness. A later print based on this scene is entitled 'A fresh breeze' (See BM Satires 7549). The travellers on the deck of the ship on rough sea are gagging and are unwell. The crossing appears to be rough with one passenger's case tipping over the deck of the ship. A man wearing a binding around his head hops on one foot with a bucket by his feet whilst another man comforts a lady. The Captain who steers the 'Margate Hoy' appears un-troubled. Earlier uncoloured impression of RCIN 810130 with two publishing dates. Inscribed in the plate: C:Catton I / London Publishd 19th Augt 1785 by W.Honton No.5 Sweetings Alley Royal Exchange Cornhill / Pubd May 10 1785 / For the Proprietor / by the Ravenhill / No 91 Fleet Street / London
Provenance
Probably purchased by George IV when Prince of Wales
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Creator(s)
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Medium and techniques
Aquatint with etching
Measurements
32.2 x 47.0 cm (sheet of paper)
29.7 x 44.8 cm (platemark)
Other number(s)
BM Satires 7549
