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'Miseries of human life', Smithfield Market, London, c1800. Artist: Anon

'Miseries of human life', Smithfield Market, London, c1800. Artist: Anon

1-238-744 - The London Archives (City of London)/Heritage Images

'Miseries of human life', London, c1800; a citizen in Smithfield Market finds himself between two enraged bulls, while alarmed drovers shout and wave sticks to warn him off.The caption refers to dance steps indulged in by the citizen to avoid injury.

Image Details

People Information

Creator
  1. Anon, attributed to: :
After
  1. George Moutard Woodward: British; English: Artist, caricaturist, author
Medium
  1. Etching
Picture Type
  1. Caricature
  2. 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 Fashion & Dress

Science & Nature Animal Life

Artistic Representations Satires

Artistic Representations Caricatures

Trade & Industry Shops & Markets

Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 5105x3423
File Size : 51,195kb

Aliases

  1. 18605
  1. 0220001893
  1. 1-238-744
  1. 1238744
  1. 18605
  1. 1893
  1. A3
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