A Money Scrivener 1801

"A Money Scrivener" is a satirical print created by English artist Thomas Rowlandson in 1801. The artwork depicts a man, likely a moneylender, hunched over a large ledger in a cluttered office, with a quill pen behind his ear and a thought bubble above his head. The scene satirizes the practices of money scriveners, who were often seen as greedy and dishonest. Rowlandson's signature use of caricature and exaggerated features emphasizes the absurdity of the situation. This print is a testament to Rowlandson’s talent for capturing the social and economic anxieties of his time through humor and sharp observation.