Miseries of London, or a Surly Saucy Hackney Coachman — Thomas Rowlandson | DiscoverArt

Thomas Rowlandson

Miseries of London, or a Surly Saucy Hackney Coachman

June 4, 1814

Hand-colored etching; reprint

35 × 25 cm (13.8 × 9.8 in)

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