This is a painting of a group of animals and individuals gathered in front of a building with a sign. The scene depicts various animals including a white horse, several cows, sheep, and a dog in the foreground. The creatures face a line of men standing near the entrance to a building, where a sign reads "Dicky Gossip Cow Doctor and Agent to the Cattle Life Insurance Company Instituted 1809 Capital £500,000.” The men appear to be engaged in a discussion, observing the animals, with one of the individuals holding a document. The setting is whimsical, reminiscent of satirical illustrations from the early 19th century.
Artwork Details
- Date
- published 1809
- Medium
- hand-colored etching
- Dimensions
- 4827 × 3423 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original