1801
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Money Scrivener is a 1801 ink by Thomas Rowlandson, a Romanticism work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This sketch shows a man in a bright blue coat and red hat leaning over a table, counting coins. Behind him, a woman sits with a baby, looking down. The room looks messy, with a fireplace and scattered objects on the floor. The man’s face is serious, like he’s focused on the money. The title says this is a *Money Scrivener*—someone who handles or counts money. The rough, sketchy style makes it feel quick and real, like a snapshot of daily life. If you like this, check out etching to see how artists like Rowlandson made prints.
Thomas Rowlandson (; 13 July 1757 – 21 April 1827) was an English artist and caricaturist of the Georgian Era, noted for his political satire and social observation.
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