Plate II, from Rules for Drawing Caricaturas 1788

Francis Grose’s *Plate II, from Rules for Drawing Caricaturas* (1788), depicts a series of 18 exaggerated facial features. The line drawings of noses, mouths, and chins are numbered and serve as a guide to achieving humorous, caricatured portraits. The work is part of a larger project by Grose to instruct readers on the art of caricature, a popular genre in the 18th century. The etching's detailed line work and simple composition are characteristic of the time period. The plate, held at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, remains a valuable source for understanding the techniques and styles of caricature during the late 18th century.