Directions to Footmen
November 10, 1807
Medium
Hand-colored etching
Dimensions
Sheet: 13 11/16 × 9 9/16 in. (34.7 × 24.3 cm)
Classification
Prints
Department
Drawings and Prints
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
Accession Number
59.533.1002
Tags
Art Historical Context
"Directions to Footmen," a hand-colored etching published by Thomas Tegg and created by the renowned British caricaturist Thomas Rowland on November 10, 1807, captures the whimsical chaos of Regency-era domestic life. Measuring 13 11/16 × 9 9/16 inches, this print from the Metropolitan Museum of Art's Elisha Whittelsey Collection exemplifies Rowlandson's mastery of satire through exaggerated figures and lively scenes. Hand-coloring, a popular technique for etchings, added vibrant hues to heighten the humor and market appeal in London's print shops. The title hints at a comedic tableau of foot...