Additional Makers
Publisher - Ackermann; Print maker - Thomas Rowlandson
Description
No. 1; young man in military uniform, in drill position: 'At the word Ease, the right foot is brought about two inches behind the left. the hands are shut in each other with the thumbs turn'd in. The piece resting in the right arm, with the muzzle against the shoulder. ' 1798. Hand-coloured etching and aquatint, touched with gold.
Inscription
Numbered at top right; lettered at top left with volunteer corps; below image with artist: 'Rowlandson delin'; drill position and description; publication line: 'London. Pub. June 1 1798, at Ackermann's, Gallery No. 101 Strand.'
Image Licence
CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
Image Credit
image © Trustees of the British Museum
Location
St. James's, London, England
Country
England
Medium
Print
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Category
Industries & Professions
