The Consultation Possibly 1785

"The Consultation" is a satirical hand-colored etching by Thomas Rowlandson, a prominent English caricaturist and watercolorist of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. The artwork depicts a group of men, possibly lawyers or doctors, in animated conversation. Rowlandson's style is characterized by exaggerated features and humorous depictions of everyday life. The work is a commentary on the social and political landscape of his time, poking fun at the often-absurd conventions of 18th-century society. "The Consultation" exemplifies Rowlandson's talent for capturing the essence of human nature through caricature, highlighting the artist's keen observation of the foibles and eccentricities of his contemporaries.