October c. late 18th century

"October," a hand-colored aquatint print by Robert Dighton, depicts a fashionable woman in a lavish outfit, holding a riding crop and standing against a brick wall with a tree behind her. This print, published in late 18th-century London, is part of a series that exemplified the visual culture of the time. Dighton, known for his satirical caricatures, produced these prints to capture the trends of the era, reflecting on the changing styles and social customs of the late Georgian period. The print's composition, with its focus on the woman's elaborate attire and the inclusion of elements from the natural world, further reinforces this theme. The print is currently housed in the Minneapolis Institute of Art.