A Tavern Card for John Shaw 1790s

"A Tavern Card for John Shaw" is an engraving by famed English artist William Hogarth, dating from the 1790s. This print, housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, depicts a tavern scene featuring a horse and carriage in the foreground, and a building in the background with a sign depicting a ram. The artwork is an example of Hogarth's mastery of printmaking, depicting an everyday scene with great detail and realism, characteristic of his work. The tavern card likely served as a form of advertising for the establishment it represents, highlighting the Ram Inn as a popular destination for travelers.