The Connoisseur and Tired Boy (BM J,7.42)

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The Connoisseur and Tired Boy (BM J,7.42)

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Satire on connoisseurs: a man holds up a candle to examine a painted landscape in a heavy frame, which is held up for him by a yawning boy; the candle flame is shielded by the man's hand. 15 May 1776
Mezzotint with hand-colouring

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1776
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British Museum
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