English curiosity

Rowlandson, Thomas, 1756-1827 · January 1, 1794

From this social caricature it seems that some distinguished foreigner was visiting this country in 1784, whose general appearance was exciting more public attention than would be considered polite. The foreigner is dressed in a gay military uniform, and has gone to enjoy himself at the theatre ; but the eyes of the audience do little else but stare at his uniform. The identity of this bird of passage is not very positive at this date.