An illustration to the lines in Othello wherein Desdemona's wooing is described. A veteran commander, who has lost an arm and both legs, is acting on the advice of his fair, who is tenderly embracing his wooden leg. Although the name of Rowlandson is appended to this plate, the method of its execution bears a closer resemblance to the handling of C. W. (Williams).

  • By Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827, Bunbury, Henry William, 1750-1811
  • Dated May 30, 1807
  • Held by Boston Public Library
  • Part of British Artists, English Caricature and Political Satire, 18th and 19th Centuries, Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827). Prints and Drawings
  • Rights: No known copyright restrictions.

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Subject
Disabled veterans Peg legs
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Etchings Caricatures Poetry Prints photograph Still image Text