Les Gourmands

James Boswell|Samuel Johnson|Anonymous, British, late 18th century

1780–1820 · Etching · Drawings and Prints

This anonymous print satirizes who men at table stuffing themselves with food, served by eager waiters who bring a roast chicken, plum pudding, and large drinking cup. The diners resemble James Boswell and Dr. Johnson.

Artist

James Boswell|Samuel Johnson|Anonymous, British, late 18th century

Date

1780–1820

Medium

Etching

Department

Drawings and Prints

Credit line

Gift of Adele S. Gollin, 1976