A Dancing Bear

Method Stipple
Artist Charles Knight after Henry William Bunbury
Published London, Published June 24th 1785 by W.Dickinson, Engraver & Printseller No.158 Bond Street & J.Jones. No.63 Great Portland Street
Dimensions Image 472 x 356 mm, Sheet 511 x 413 mm
Notes A showman holds the chained muzzle of a standing bear beneath a tavern sign inscribed 'the old king of bohemia'. A crowd amasses on the street in order to view the scene; a piper plays on the right; a crippled man sits on the left. A monkey scales the staff of the entertainer.

BM Satires undescribed

Condition: Time toning. Tipped onto cardboard.
Framing unmounted
Price £400.00
Stock ID 27858

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