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A modern hell: Bob's first introduction to gaming

A modern hell: Bob's first introduction to gaming
1821
illustration from Real Life in London by an Amateur, published by Jones & Co., London, 1821–22

Medium
hand-coloured etching and aquatint
Measurements
10.0 × 18.7 cm (image) 11.4 × 20.0 cm (plate) 12.1 × 21.1 cm (sheet)
Place/s of Execution
London, England
Inscription
printed in ink l.r.: Drawn & Etched by H. Alken Esq.
printed in ink l.c.: A MODERN HELL Bobs first introduction to Gaming. / London Published by Jones & C.o (o in superscript above . ) July 25.1821
Accession Number
2000-3
Departments
International Prints / International Prints and Drawings
Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased, 1926
This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of the Joe White Bequest
Gallery location
Not on display