Caricature Shop of Piercy Roberts, 28 Middle Row, Holborn 1801

This hand-colored etching by Piercy Roberts, titled "Caricature Shop", depicts a bustling scene outside the artist's shop in London. The artwork, created in 1801, shows a diverse crowd of people outside the shop, seemingly eager to purchase Roberts' satirical prints. The exaggerated features and expressions of the figures are characteristic of caricature art, a popular genre in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. This print offers a glimpse into the social and cultural scene of early 19th-century London, highlighting the growing popularity of caricature as a form of social commentary and entertainment.