FLEMISH AMUSEMENT
Date1771
After work by
Carl August Kraus
Publisher
Robert Sayer (1725-1794)
Engraver
James Wilson
(1760 - 1780 fl. ca.)
OriginEngland, London
MediumMezzotint with line engraving
DimensionsOverall: 15 1/2 × 11in. (39.4 × 27.9cm)
Other (Plate): 13 1/2 × 9 3/4in. (34.3 × 24.8cm)
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1971-481
DescriptionThe lower margin reads: "A. Krause pinx.t/ Wilson fecit/ The Boorish Family invent/ FLEMISH AMUSEMENT./ Contrivances for Merriment/ London Printed for Rob.t Sayer N.o 53. in Fleet Street. Published as the Act directs 1.st February 1771." "202" is scratched out in the lower right corner.Label TextNumerous kitchen items are depicted around this scene, and a foot warmer is visible.
See 1950-718 for another impression in this collection.
ca. 1775
January 1, 1772
May 10, 1770
January 12, 1772
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