The Englishman in Paris, 1770

Satire on the pretentions of the english to french elegance. A portly middle-aged englishman sits on chair, his feet not reaching the ground, draped in a protective gown, while a tall french hairdresser puffs powder on his wig; behind is a portrait of a dancing bear being dressed by two monkeys; on the floor is a book lettered, "a six weeks tour to paris" and from the englishman's pocket protrudes "rules for the alemande [a german dance]". 10 may 1770 etching with stipple. Date: 1770. Dimensions: Height: 303 mm (image); Height: 340 mm (trimmed); Width: 248 mm (image); Width: 253 mm (trimmed). Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum.