The Connoisseur and Tired Boy (BM J,7.42)
Summary
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
Tags
Date
1776
Source
British Museum
Copyright info
public domain