Looking at the comet till you get a crick in the neck
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| Caption | Looking at the comet till you get a crick in the neck. A slipshod, lean old anatomy, in dressing gown and slippers, is straining his ancient crooked neck staring at a comet through a spyglass. A comely young female, seated in an armchair at the window, is pointing out the phenomenon to the gazer ; meanwhile a youthful gallant, on his knees beside the lady, is squeezing her hand, tenderly pressing her foot, and otherwise striving to enlist her interest by a demonstrative display of affection. Artist: Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827. Date: September 20, 1811. Sourced from Digital Commonwealth website. |
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| Creator | see caption |
| Artwork medium | 1 print: hand-colored etching; sheet 39 x 26 cm |
| Credit | Boston Public Library |
| Terms of use | No known copyright restrictions |
| Search stock images by keyword | Looking comet till crick neck Rowlandson Thomas 1756-1827 Comets Seduction Stargazing Etchings Caricatures |
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