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A City Shower

Edward Penny, c. 1764

A scene from Jonathan Swift's 'Description of a City Shower'. A maid trundles a mop on the pavement and wets a gentleman passing by.

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Title of artwork, date

A City Shower, c. 1764

Date supported

1989

Medium and material

Oil on canvas

Dimensions

70 x 64 cm

Grant

5000

Total cost

20639

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