Bartholomew fair in London represented as a place where crowds of people watch entertainments inspired by the devil, and indulge in drunkenness and fighting; demons incite them to crime. Etching by George Cruikshank, 1832.

  • Cruikshank, George, 1792-1878.
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1832
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32534i
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1 print : etching ; image 27 x 35 cm

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Bartholomew fair. The fiends frying pan or annual festival of tom foolery and vice. Under the sanction of the Lord Mayor and the worshipful court of Aldermen! - In the age of intellect. Designed and etched by George Cruikshank.

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Wellcome Collection 32534i

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