Limbs of the Law

1799

George Moutard Woodward

Associated Names
George Moutard Woodward

Artist, British, 1765 - 1809

The image depicts a cartoon of two men standing side by side. The man on the left has a round face, small round eyeglasses, white curly hair, and is dressed in a dark robe and coat. He holds a piece of paper. The man on the right has a prominent nose, white curly hair partly covered by a hat, and wears a dark suit with a long coat. He holds a cloth bag. The background shows a simple landscape. Text above them reads, "Oh! I perceive it at the first glance, We shall carry the cause hollow!!" and "You'll see the mistake very clearly. – I think it will do!!" "Limbs of the Law!!" is written above their feet.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching and aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 35 × 24.5 cm (13 3/4 × 9 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.327

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The image shows a bustling market scene from a street-level point of view. The horizon line is low and there are pedestrians going about their day. A fountain or statue is on the right side, with detailed architecture, including a church with a steeple on the left. The painting style is detailed with clear textures and architectural elements. The color palette is warm with earthy tones dominating. Market vendors and townsfolk are interacting lively with carts and goods, adding movement. The buildings continue into the distance with less detail.

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65020109

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