An extravagantly dressed girl plays a hurdy gurdy as a dog dances on its hind legs. Mezzotint by W. Davison after himself, 1830.

  • Davison, W., active 1830.
Date:
Aug.t 5, 1830
Reference:
34336i
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Description

Poor itinerant musicians were called Savoyards. The use of the term here is ironic

Publication/Creation

London (26 Haymarket) : T. Mc.Lean, Aug.t 5, 1830.

Physical description

1 print : mezzotint

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Lettering

The little Savoyard. Painted & engraved by W. Davison

Reference

Wellcome Collection 34336i

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