The Lawyers Last Circuit

published 1802

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a drawing of skeletons riding skeletal horses with a panic-stricken man. The image depicts four skeletons on horseback, galloping through a fiery landscape. One of the skeletons is holding a terrified man in black clothing, who is in mid-air as if being tossed from a horse. The drawing includes a signpost pointing "ROAD TO HELL". The sky is reddish-orange, adding to the dramatic atmosphere of the scene. The artwork is titled "THE LAWYERS LAST CIRCUIT," and includes a quote from Shakespeare's "Hamlet".

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching and aquatint

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 18.3 × 31.1 cm (7 3/16 × 12 1/4 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.419

Associated Artworks

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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

Q65026071

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