Title Page from The Caricature Magazine or Hudibrastic Mirror 1808

This satirical print, created by English artist George Moutard Woodward in 1808, is the title page for the third volume of his magazine, "The Caricature Magazine or Hudibrastic Mirror." The image depicts a jester pulling back a curtain to reveal a series of vignettes poking fun at various aspects of contemporary English society, from fashion to politics. The humorous caricatures and the title's witty play on words highlight Woodward's talent for social commentary through visual satire. This work is a prime example of the popular genre of caricature that thrived in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.