Buck's Beauty and Rowlandson's Connoisseur 1800

"Buck's Beauty and Rowlandson's Connoisseur," a hand-colored etching by Piercy Roberts, is a satirical caricature depicting a fashionable gentleman ogling a woman. Created in 1800, the print uses exaggerated features and poses to criticize the social trends of the time, specifically the perceived superficiality of the "bucks" who were known for their extravagant clothing and amorous pursuits. This piece showcases Roberts' talent for capturing the essence of social commentary through visual humor, a popular genre during the late 18th and early 19th centuries.