Yale Center for British Art

Creator:
Dighton, Robert, 1752-1814
Title:
Nature displayed in 12 prints of humorous & satirical subjects, with a variety of whimsical characers [graphic] / by R. Dighton.
Published / Created:
[London] : Printed for & sold Carrington Bowles, no. 69 in St. Paul's Church Yard, London, published as the Act directs, 2 Sep. 1784.
Physical Description:
12 prints : engravings ; plate marks 18 x 28 cm, on sheets 23 x 35 cm
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Prints
Notes:
Title from top margin of print 1.
Contents:
1. The contented miller -- 2. The travelling musicians -- 3. Administring the oath at Highgate -- 4. Canvassing for member of Parliament -- 5. A country amusement, bull baiting -- 6. The travelling show-man -- 7. The ferry -- 8. Relieving the distress's travellers -- 9. Modern exercise -- 10. Modern amusement -- 11. The produce of industry -- 12. The harmonious family.
Subject Terms:
Satire, English -- Pictorial works. | Caricatures and cartoons -- England -- Early works to 1800. | Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- Early works to 1800.
Form/Genre:
Engravings -- 1784.
Contributors:
Bowles, Carington, 1724–1793, publisher.