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The Consultation

published 1785

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names

Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

The image depicts six men standing closely together. They wear white wigs, long coats, waistcoats, white stockings, and dark shoes. Some face each other while others face the viewer. The men hold objects like a walking cane and a fan. The background is plain, and a decorative border frames the scene. The title "THE CONSULTATION" is shown beneath the scene.

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Artwork overview

Medium

hand-colored etching and aquatint
Credit Line

Rosenwald Collection
Dimensions

sheet: 27.9 × 34.7 cm (11 × 13 11/16 in.)
Accession Number

1945.5.212

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Artwork history & notes

Wikidata ID

Q65025888

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