The Bench 1790 - 1810

"The Bench" is an etching by Dent, created between 1790 and 1810. The print depicts a group of judges in their robes, seated on a bench. The judges' faces are exaggerated and humorous, suggesting a satirical tone towards the judicial system. The etching is currently housed at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY, and measures only 6.7 x 7.5 cm, highlighting the artist's meticulous detail. The work is a fine example of 18th-century satirical printmaking, offering insight into the social commentary of the era.