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Louisa, known as 'maid of the haystack'. Engraving by G. Scott, 1805, after W. Palmer.

Theodora de Verdion, an eccentric teacher of languages, a book seller and collector of medals. Engraving by G. Scott, 1803.

Mary Anne Talbot, a woman who passed as a male soldier and sailor. Engraving by G. Scott, 1804.

George Romondo, an eccentric mimic. Engraving by G. Scott, 1805.

Daniel Dancer, a miser. Etching by G. Scott, 1805.

Matthias Buchinger, a phocomelic man. Etching by G. Scott, 1804.

Barbara van Beck, a hirsute woman. Stipple engraving by G. Scott.

Joseph Capper, an eccentric. Stipple engraving by G. Scott.

Two men at a shop counter in a tea and coffee retail shop using scales to measure out coffee beans. Engraving by G. Scott, 1805, after Bell.

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Scott, G., active 1793-1805.

Images from the collections

Images by Scott, G., active 1793-1805.

Works from the collections

Joseph Capper, an eccentric. Stipple engraving by G. Scott.

Louisa, known as 'maid of the haystack'. Engraving by G. Scott, 1805, after W. Palmer.

Theodora de Verdion, an eccentric teacher of languages, a book seller and collector of medals. Engraving by G. Scott, 1803.

Matthias Buchinger, a phocomelic man. Etching by G. Scott, 1804.

Mary Anne Talbot, a woman who passed as a male soldier and sailor. Engraving by G. Scott, 1804.