Ducking a Scold — Thomas Rowlandson | DiscoverArt

Thomas Rowlandson

Ducking a Scold

[April 12, 1803], reissued April 12, 1812

Hand-colored etching

32.5 × 23.9 cm (12.8 × 9.4 in)

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