Plucking a Spoony February 28, 1812 Thomas Rowlandson A promising young "spooney" seated at left, entering into life's dangers, represented by the framed pictures above inscribed "Whoring," "Drinking," and "Gaming." He sits with his legs across a woman at left. A man at center pours two bottles into a punch bowl, and a man at right deals Plucking a Spoony. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). February 28, 1812. Hand-colored etching. Prints

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