'Monster soup commonly called Thames water...', 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean

'Monster soup commonly called Thames water...', 1828. Artist: Thomas McLean

1-238-675 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Monster soup commonly called Thames water, being a correct representation of that precious stuff doled out to us!!!', 1828; showing an ugly woman holding a spy glass which touches the circumference of a large circle representing a magnified drop of water filled with grotesque aquatic creatures. A satire on the Metropolitan Water Supply.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Thomas McLean, attributed to: British: Artist, engraver
After
  1. William Heath: British; English: Artist, draughtsman

Medium
  1. Etching

Picture Type
  1. Satire

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London

  1. 51 30 51 N , 000 05 35 W

Category Hierarchy

Science & Nature Aquatic Life

Artistic Representations Satires

Science & Nature Other

People Other


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5099x3426
File Size : 51,180kb


Aliases

  1. 18107
  1. 0220001820
  1. 1-238-675
  1. 1238675
  1. 18107
  1. 1820
  1. A3

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