The diaboliad [graphic].

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Title: The diaboliad [graphic].
Contributor: Combe, William, 1742-1823.
Milton, John, 1608-1674.
Published / Created: [March 1777]
Publication Place: London
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: Illustration to William Combe's satirical poem of the same title. An elderly Devil crowns his successor (Simon Luttrell, Lord Irnham) who mounts the throne on the left. Behind Irnham are 5 unsuccessful contenders for the Devil's office, including at far right, Charles Fox as Volpone with the head of a fox. In the background stands a distraught man in chains, while dragons and demons fly overhead and to the side
Description: Title etched above image.
Sheet trimmed into plate mark.
In plate above image, upper right: Lond. Mag. March 1777.
Quotation from Milton in plate below image: "To reign is worth ambition, tho' in Hell."
An illustration from the London Magazine, vol. 46 p. 152.
Mounted to 23 x 29 cm.
Extent: 1 print : sheet 12 x 19 cm
Language: English

Genre: Political cartoons England 1777
Periodical illustrations
Satires (Visual works) England 1777
Etchings England 1777
Engravings England 1777
Material: etching & engraving ; and wove paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Geographic): Great Britain
Subject (Name): Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806.
Carhampton, Simon Luttrell, Earl of, 1713-1787.
Subject (Topic): Politics and government
Clothing & dress
Subjects: Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
Carhampton, Simon Luttrell, Earl of, 1713-1787
Great Britain > Politics and government > 1760-1820
Clothing & dress > 18th century
England > 1777

Access: Public
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