This is a hand-colored lithograph titled 'Poetry' depicting a scene of exaggerated inspiration. A man in a blue coat and breeches is dramatically flailing his arms and legs, seemingly in a fit of poetic inspiration. He is positioned on a red sofa, and papers are flying around him. Two other men are observing this scene with amusement. One man, on the left, is wearing a top hat and a dark suit, holding a cane, and looking on with a smirk. The other man, on the right, is an elderly figure with a bald head, wearing a dark robe and spectacles, and appears to be observing with a knowing expression. The scene takes place in a lavishly decorated room with a large mirror, ornate curtains, and various pieces of furniture. The floor is covered with a patterned carpet, and there is a fireplace in the background. Above the scene is the title 'Poetry'. Below the image is a caption that reads: 'This is not the Laughing, but the Hippocrene or Poetic Gas, Sir, the Gentleman you see inspired here is throwing out the rough materials for an Heroic Poem. we have various sorts as the Terrific much in request, the Simple by which all the new Songs are done, and many others.' The style of the illustration is reminiscent of a caricature or cartoon, with exaggerated features and dynamic poses.