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Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods

Publisher Thomas Tegg British
February 20, 1811
Not on view
A close up view of one of the "pigeon holes" which provided the cheapest seats in upper galleries close to the ceiling at the second Theatre Royal, Covent Garden. This was constructed by manager John Philip Kemble and opened in September 1809. Heads are closely packed together framed by a lunette, many suffering from heat or discomfort, and are caricatured. Central man in uniform is a coachman in livery.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Pidgeon Hole. A Convent Garden Contrivance to Coop up the Gods
  • Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London)
  • Publisher: Thomas Tegg (British, London 1776–1846 London)
  • Date: February 20, 1811
  • Medium: Hand-colored etching
  • Dimensions: Sheet: 8 7/8 x 12 3/4 in. (22.6 x 32.4 cm)
  • Classification: Prints
  • Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
  • Object Number: 59.533.1834
  • Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints

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