Broad Grins, or a Black Joke June 4, 1812 Thomas Rowlandson A woman in an advanced stage of pregnancy stands, laughing, alongside an elderly parson, who recoils in angry horror. A high garden wall is behind them, with a sign that reads, "Man Traps laid in these Grounds," and a hole in the wall, where a black servant looks Broad Grins, or a Black Joke. Thomas Rowlandson (British, London 1757–1827 London). June 4, 1812. Hand-colored etching. Thomas Tegg (British, 1776–1846). Prints

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