'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774. Artist: G Terry

'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774. Artist: G Terry

1-237-762 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774; a busy street scene, looking down Crown Court from Cheapside, London. The general theme is the downfall of City businessmen, and the print is a satire on the distress and financial failures of 1773-74.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. G Terry, attributed to: (British?): Artist, satirist

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 37 W

Category Hierarchy

Lifestyle & Leisure Transport & Travel

Artistic Representations Satires

Trade & Industry Finance

History & Politics Other

Trade & Industry Other

Society & Culture Wealth & Poverty


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 4775x3653
File Size : 51,103kb


Aliases

  1. 1959
  1. 0220000882
  1. 1-237-762
  1. 1237762
  1. 1959
  1. 882
  1. A3

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