Title

'The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt', 1838. Artist: Henry Thomas Alken.

Caption

'The Appearance of Swell astonishes the Surrey Hunt', 1838. Scene depicting one of the humorous adventures of Mr Jorrocks, a vulgar Cockney grocer who aspires to the sporting life in the country. From Jorrocks's Jaunts and Jollities; or, The Hunting, Shooting, Racing, Driving, Sailing, Eating, Eccentric and Extravagant Exploits of That Renowned Sporting Citizen, Mr. John Jorrocks, of St. Botolph Lane and Great Coram Street by Robert Smith Surtees. [Kegan Paul, Trench, Trübner & Co., Ltd., London, 1838]
The Print Collector collection

Date

1838

Credit line

Photo12/Heritage Images/The Print Collector

Reference

HRM19D46_061

Model release

No

License type

Rights managed

Available size

67,8Mb (4,3Mb) / 20,9in x 12,6in / 6258 x 3786 (300dpi)

Keywords

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