E. RIEPENHAUSEN (*1765) after HOGARTH (*1697), Shrimps! Caricatures, Crayon manner Ernst Ludwig Riepenhausen (1765 Göttingen - 1840 ibid.) after William Hogarth (1697 London - 1764 ibid.): Shrimps! Young fishmonger Caricature, 18th century, Crayon manner Technique: Crayon manner on Paper Inscription: At the lower part signed in the printing plate: "W. Hogarth pinx. / Riepenhausen sc.". At the lower part inscribed in the printing plate: "Shrimps!". Date: 18th century Description: This is a portrait engraving showing a person with a striking hat, probably a basket. The expressive facial expression, which enlivens the print, is particularly remarkable. The face is characterised by lively eyes and a resolute mouth. The detailed draping of the garment and the finely drawn hat jewellery point to a mastery of hatching technique. The overall impression is characterised by nuanced shading and structural delicacy. Keywords: portrait engraving; hat; bird figure; facial expression; eyes; mouth posture; draping; clothing; hatching technique; shading; structure; delicacy; graphics; art; style; expression; clothing style; accessory; mastery; richness of detail, 18th century, Classicism, Professions, United Kingdom, Size: Paper: 38,7 cm x 28,4 cm (15,2 x 11,2 in), Plate: 25,0 cm x 20,5 cm (9,8 x 8,1 in), Depiction: 21,0 cm x 17,0 cm (8,3 x 6,7 in)