An Essay on the Sublime & Beautiful; The Maiden Speech [October 1, 1785], reissued April 10, 1792 Thomas Rowlandson Two designs on the same plate: At left, a cobbler, with a shoe in his pocket, preaches to a crowd. At right, a new member of the House of Commons gives his first speech, while the other members watch An Essay on the Sublime & Beautiful; The Maiden Speech. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). [October 1, 1785], reissued April 10, 1792. Etching. S. W. Fores (London). Prints

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