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, English, 1697-1764
Title
The Second Stage of Cruelty
Date1751
MediumLine and etching
Dimensions
Plate: 38.2 x 32.4 cm
Sheet: 40 x 33.9 cm
Credit LinePresented, Mrs E. Bishop, 1942
Object numberNGI.11512
DescriptionA slightly older Tom, who has become a coach driver, continues his cruelty. His malnourished horse has collapsed under the strain of carrying too many overweight lawyers. As Tom beats the unfortunate horse which has broken its leg, a nearby drover beats a sheep to death.