The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce Size:XL: 100 x 75cm William Pitt is standing on

William Pitt is standing on a platform

View of Hungerford Stairs showing the Old Fox Inn and the Swan Inn

c1874-1914

Also showing horse drawn vehicles and a sign on a building for tobacco and snuff

The ghost of Dick Whittington appearing at Mansion House in search of his cat

The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce Size:XL: 100 x 75cm William Pitt is standing on'The modern tradesman, or the glories of British commerce', 1774; a busy street scene, looking down Crown Court from Cheapside, London. The general theme is the downfall of City businessmen, and the print is a satire on the distress and financial failures of 1773 74.