Swearing at Highgate, Isaac Cruikshank, 1796

Plate 14 to 'eccentric excursions, or. Literary & pictorial sketches of countenance, character and country, in. . England & south wales'. Scene outside a highgate tavern, 'horns'. An oafish countryman gapes at the landlord who holds out a book, while a pair of stag's antlers is held over his hand. Three persons look on, their coach stands behind. The fat hostess (right) brings out a bowl of punch. See bmsat 8923. 13 august 1796 etching with hand-colouring. Date: 1796. Dimensions: Height: 176 mm; Width: 211 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Swearing at Highgate (BM 1927,1126.1.9.3)