The Consequence of not shifting the LEG — Henry Angelo|Thomas Rowlandson | DiscoverArt

Henry Angelo|Thomas Rowlandson

The Consequence of not shifting the LEG

September 1, 1798

Hand-colored etching and aquatint

30 × 37.4 cm (11.8 × 14.7 in)

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