Samuel Johnson
Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784) putting forth his opinion in a robust manner while James Boswell listens. Dr Johnson's friend Oliver Goldsmith said, There is no arguing with Johnson, for when his pistol misses fire he knocks you down with the butt end of it
Picture No
10472353
Media ID
46050155
Size
3757px x 5364px
(5.4MB)
Credit
Mary Evans Picture Library/JJT
Source
Illustration by J R Skelton in English Literature for Boys and Girls' by H E Marshall, 1909, opposite page 520
Date
C.1770
