Thomas Topham, the Strong Man. Performing one of his astonishing feats of Strength in Spa-fields 28th of May 1741.
[after an etching by William Henry Toms from a drawing by Leigh.]
Pub.d as the Act directs by S. Kirby, 15 Paternoster Row, & J. Scott, St. Martins Court, May 31, 1803.
Etching. 195 x 130mm (7¾ x 5¼"). Trimmed within plate at sides, some spotting.
Thomas Topham (c.1710-49), strongman, shown on a stage lifting three hogsheads of water weighing 1,336 pounds (606 kg), using a harness over his shoulders. The exhibition was during the premature celebrations for Admiral Vernon's 'capture' of Catagena de Indias. He later killed himself after stabbing his unfaithful wife.
BM 1920,1211.1331.
[Ref: 57245] £85.00
Pub.d as the Act directs by S. Kirby, 15 Paternoster Row, & J. Scott, St. Martins Court, May 31, 1803.
Etching. 195 x 130mm (7¾ x 5¼"). Trimmed within plate at sides, some spotting.
Thomas Topham (c.1710-49), strongman, shown on a stage lifting three hogsheads of water weighing 1,336 pounds (606 kg), using a harness over his shoulders. The exhibition was during the premature celebrations for Admiral Vernon's 'capture' of Catagena de Indias. He later killed himself after stabbing his unfaithful wife.
BM 1920,1211.1331.
[Ref: 57245] £85.00