Village Council. Drawn and etched by John Augustus Atkinson. Published as the Act directs May 10, 1804 by J A Atkinson & James Walker, No 8 Conway Street, Fitzroy Square and Messrs John & Josiah Boydell , Pall Mall & Cheapside, London. Colourful depiction of a group of young men talking with an older man on a village street with a dog nearby and people and log houses in the background, by the English artist and engraver, John Augustus Atkinson (1775-c.1833), published on his return from Russia in “A Picturesque Representation of the Manners, Customs, and Amusements of the Russians†(100 plates). Early 1800s. Good condition, foxing, creases, roughly cut edges. 48.5x30cm