The baptism of Tristram Shandy. Etching by J. Heath, 1780, after W. Hogarth.

Two episodes in Tristram Shandy: (left) four figures smoking and relaxing in Shandy Hall; (right) the baptism of Tristram. Engraving after W. Hogarth.

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Shandy, Tristram (Fictitious character)

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The baptism of Tristram Shandy. Etching by J. Heath, 1780, after W. Hogarth.

Two episodes in Tristram Shandy: (left) four figures smoking and relaxing in Shandy Hall; (right) the baptism of Tristram. Engraving after W. Hogarth.