Col. Topham Endeavoring with his Squirt to Extinguish the Genius of Holman
Topham points a syringe at the sun, which is inscribed "Genius of Holman." Mrs. Wells and John Henderson stand behind him holding strings that are attached to his regiments. An owl flies overhead.
Artwork Details
- Title: Col. Topham Endeavoring with his Squirt to Extinguish the Genius of Holman
- Artist: Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London)
- Sitter: Edward Topham (British, York 1751–1820 Doncaster)
- Sitter: John Henderson (British, baptised 1747–1785)
- Sitter: Mary Wells (British, active from 1780–1826 (died ca.))
- Subject: Joseph George Holman (British, 1764–1817)
- Date: October 5, 1785
- Medium: Hand-colored etching
- Dimensions: Sheet: 9 1/4 × 13 1/2 in. (23.5 × 34.3 cm)
- Classification: Prints
- Credit Line: The Elisha Whittelsey Collection, The Elisha Whittelsey Fund, 1959
- Object Number: 59.533.139
- Curatorial Department: Drawings and Prints
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Thomas Rowlandson
1780–1827
Thomas Rowlandson
1780–1827
Thomas Rowlandson
1780–1827
Multiple artists/makers
January 1794
Thomas Rowlandson
late 18th–early 19th century
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