The burning shame [graphic].

Description

Title: The burning shame [graphic].
Creator: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, printmaker.
Contributor: Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson,--1776-1852.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.
Copyright Date: [9 March 1809]
Abstract: "Two watchmen holding up lanterns on poles stand one on each side of the door of Mrs. Clarke's house in 'Gloucester Place' [see British Museum Satires No. 11222]. Between them stands a man holding a pole, supporting a board: 'Beware of Bad Houses And Naughty Women'. This obstructs access to the house, where a couple are seen through a window embracing each other (right). On the left an officer and a parson who have been approaching, retreat in dismay. On the right a burly termagant clenches her fists. One of the new gas-lamps, see British Museum Satires No. 10798, &c, projects from the corner of the house, its globe inscribed 'Light & Heat Company'."--British Museum online catalogue.
Description: Printmaker from British Museum catalogue.
Temporary local subject terms: Lanterns: Gas lamp.
Title etched below image.
Extent: 1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.2 x 34.1 cm, on sheet 26 x 36 cm
Extent of Digitization: This object has been completely digitized.
Language: English

Format: still image
Genre: Etchings--England--London--1809.
Satires (Visual works)--England--1809.
Subject (Name): Auchincloss, Hugh Dudley--Ownership.
Clarke, Mary Anne Thompson,--1776-1852.
Harvey, Francis--Ownership.
Tegg, Thomas, 1776-1845, publisher.

Access: Public
Rights: The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Citation: Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 8, no. 11246
Grego, J. Rowlandson the caricaturist, v. 2, page 152