A butcher's boy, having fallen asleep on a doorstep, allows a spaniel to eat the kidneys off a tray of kidneys and chops; demonstrating inattention (inattentiveness). Stipple engraving by C. Knight, 1800, after S. De Koster.

  • De Koster, Simon, 1767-1831.
Date:
Jan.y 1 1800
Reference:
672249i
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London (Charing Cross) : J. Brydon, Jan.y 1 1800.

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1 print : stipple engraving ; image 45 x 35.3 cm

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Inattention. Painted in crayons by S. De Koster. Engraved by Chas. Knight.

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Wellcome Collection 672249i

Notes

Forms a pair with: Attention

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