Titelvignet til Smollett "Peregrine Pickles Tildragelser" 1786

This 1786 engraving by Georg Christian Schule depicts a scene from Tobias Smollett's novel "The Adventures of Peregrine Pickle." The title vignette, "Titelvignet til Smollett "Peregrine Pickles Tildragelser", showcases a group of figures playing billiards in a dimly lit room. The artist uses shading and detail to create a sense of atmosphere and depth. The vignette was likely intended to be used as an illustration in a printed edition of the novel, serving as a visual introduction to the story.