Songs: "I am the boy for bewitching them..." 1822

This satirical print, titled "Songs: "I am the boy for bewitching them...", was created by Henry Thomas Alken in 1822. The print depicts six vignettes, each featuring a different scene, and uses witty text to comment on the subjects. The satirical nature of the piece is evident in the exaggerated figures and humorous captions, reflecting a common artistic style of the time. Alken, known for his caricature and sporting prints, skillfully conveys a sense of movement and energy in this piece, now held by the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York.