Cattle Not Insurable

published 1809

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a painting of a small boat filled with people in front of a large ship. The image depicts a lively scene where a small boat crowded with individuals is positioned adjacent to a large ship. The figures in the small boat are dressed in vibrant clothing, with the colorful fabrics of pink, blue, yellow, and white, contributing to the festive atmosphere. The boaters appear to be waving towards the large ship, and one holds up a glass as if in a toast. In the background, the large ship is detailed with figures along its deck, mast, and riggings, suggesting busy activity or preparation.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching and aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.2 × 38.1 cm (10 5/16 × 15 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.1039

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 167

Associated Artworks

See all 168 artworks

A View in Camelford, Cornwall

Thomas Rowlandson

1809

Caricatures (volume V)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

The Seat of Mr. Mitchell, Cornwall

Thomas Rowlandson

1809

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1880

  • Grego, Joseph. Rowlandson the caricaturist; a selection from his works with anecdotal descriptions of his famous caricatures. 2 vols. London: Chattoand Windus, 1880. Reprint. New York: Collector's Editions, 1970.

Wikidata ID

Q65085854

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