Print, William Hogarth, 1717-1720 (c.)

Night scene, a couple interrupted in flagrante by the night watch, she lying on the ground at right with dishevelled clothing, he held back at left, with his breeches undone; a censorious old woman at left; a watchman at right holding up a lantern, illuminating the pillory behind; impression from an engraved box lid. Engraving. Date: 1717-1720 (c.). Dimensions: Height: 68 mm; Width: 80 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Print (BM 1848,0708.42 1)