Execution at Tyburn, 1803. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

Execution at Tyburn, 1803. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson

2-328-826 - © Museum of London/Heritage-Images

Execution at Tyburn, London, 1803. A frightened man and woman stand in the gallows with nooses round their necks, with a coffin ready next to them. A member of the clergy reads them the last rites. A crowd of people stand and watch, and children use the distraction to pick pockets. A woman at the feet of the clergyman appears to be begging for mercy. Marble Arch now stands on the Tyburn site, which was known for its public executions. The last public execution there was held in 1783.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Thomas Rowlandson, attributed to: British: Painter, illustrator, caricaturist, artist

Medium
  1. Watercolour

Geographic Hierarchy

World Europe United Kingdom England Greater London London City of Westminster Westminster

  1. 51 29 09 N , 000 08 01 W

Category Hierarchy

Society & Culture Law & Crime

Locations & Buildings Other

People Other

Society & Culture Death & Burial


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 3838x4909
File Size : 18,400kb


Aliases

  1. 2024
  1. 0330001022
  1. 2-328-826
  1. 2328826

Restrictions
  1. Strictly for Editorial use only.


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