A Frenchman in November

1788

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a drawing of three comical characters in animated poses. The scene depicts an interaction among three figures: one seated in an ornate chair wearing a green coat; a central character dressed in a blue and red coat with a large black hat, holding a horn and a whip; and the third figure on the right, dressed in brown, caught in a pose with arms raised and one leg lifted. Their expressions and movements suggest a humorous or chaotic scene. The line work is detailed, and the use of color adds to the animated feel of the composition. The style is reminiscent of 18th-century caricature art.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18 × 25.6 cm (7 1/16 × 10 1/16 in.)
    mount: 27.7 × 35.3 cm (10 7/8 × 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.569

Associated Artworks

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Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe

Thomas Rowlandson

1787

This is an image of a red book cover. The cover is made of red leather with gold inscriptions and decorations. The words "CARICATURES. II." are printed in large, gold uppercase letters in the center of the book, above an ornate gold emblem. The border is embellished with gold lines and small golden bird motifs at the corners. The leather is textured, giving the book a luxurious and vintage look.

Caricatures (volume II)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Embarking from Brighthelmstone to Dieppe

Thomas Rowlandson

1787


Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65026217

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