Miseries of London

published 1807

Thomas Rowlandson

Associated Names
Thomas Rowlandson

Artist, British, 1756 - 1827

This is a detailed drawing of a busy street scene. The image shows a mix of carriages, pedestrians, and various activities, conveying a sense of chaos and action. A yellow carriage is stuck in a traffic jam caused by other coaches, with horses rearing. People are seen engaged in different activities such as sitting on carriages, climbing scaffolding, or spilling from buildings. A group of individuals is struggling with a cart on the left side. There is a diverse range of expressions among the characters, from surprise to frustration. The background displays city architecture, including a prominent spire among building rooftops. The scene is humorous and exaggerated, depicting the challenges of navigating through the energetic and often chaotic city life.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    hand-colored etching

  • Credit Line

    Rosenwald Collection

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 26.5 × 35.3 cm (10 7/16 × 13 7/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    1945.5.832

  • Catalogue Raisonné

    Grego 1880, Vol. II, no. 64

Associated Artworks

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Self-Portrait

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

Caricatures (volume III)

Thomas Rowlandson

1756

The Caricature Magazine

Thomas Rowlandson

1756


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

Q65085129

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