The Gastronome After Lunch – Caricature by James Gillray
Der Gastronome – The Gourmand
Handcolored copperplate engraving by the famous British caricaturist James Gillray entitled: “Der Gastronome Nach dem Mittagessen” or “The Gastronome After Lunch.”
From “London and Paris”
He holds a menu in his hand showing all he has consumed:
- Ortolans (Bunting Finches – small birds considered a delicacy)
- Foie Gras
- Poularde
- Vins – Wine (which account for a large part of the bill)
- Dessert
Dimensions: 18 X 24 cm
Condition: Strong crease down the center. A portion of the right hand side of the sheet is missing.
The journal “London and Paris” was published in Weimar between 1798 and 1815 by the publisher Friedrich Justin Bertuch. German correspondents sent copies of original prints by such noted artists as Gillray and Rowlandson directly from London and Paris to Germany where they were beautifully reproduced as handcolored etchings.
