'The butcher', 1740. Artist: George Bickham

'The butcher', 1740. Artist: George Bickham

1-238-679 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'The butcher', 1740; the scene is Smithfield, by St Bartholomew's Hospital, London, 1740. In the foreground stands an ox skin arranged in an upright position and embellished with the tools of the butcher's trade, while stockmen and dogs drive an ox in the background. Below the view are humorous descriptive verses.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. George Bickham, attributed to: (British?): Engraver
After
  1. George Bickham: (British?): Engraver

Medium
  1. Etching

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

Trade & Industry Occupations

Science & Nature Animal Life

Artistic Representations Satires

Trade & Industry Shops & Markets


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3423x5098
File Size : 51,125kb


Aliases

  1. 18055
  1. 0220001824
  1. 1-238-679
  1. 1238679
  1. 18055
  1. 1824
  1. A3

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