The triumph of Iustice [graphic]

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Title: The triumph of Iustice [graphic]
Alternative Title: Triumph of Justice
Published / Created: [December 1741?]
Publication Place: London?
Publisher: publisher not identified
Abstract: A satyr in the character of Time, holding a hour-glass and scythe, reclines on top a sarcophagus. On the front is a medallion of Sir Robert Walpole. On either side Lord Sundon and Sir C. Wager are shown weeping. In the clouds above amid angels sits the Prince of Wales holding a bludgeon in one hand and pointing to a figure (Mr. Edwin). The Prince is accompanied by the figure of Justice holding a set of scales
Description: Title engraved below image.
Publication date from from British Museum catalogue.
"Engrav'd according to act of Parliament."
Dedication at top of image: To the independent electors of Westminster.
With spine title: Caricatures anglaise 1740.
Provenance: P. Murray Hill; May 1957; Bound in a collection of 35 prints with armorial book plate: Ex-libris Lichtensteinianis.
Extent: 1 print : plate mark 30.7 x 18.3 cm, on sheet 36 x 23 cm
Language: English

Genre: Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1741
Engravings England London 1741
Etchings England London 1741
Material: etching and engraving ; and laid paper.
Resource Type: still image
Subject (Name): Great Britain. Parliament
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745
Sundon, William Clayton, Baron, 1671-1752
Wager, Charles, Sir, 1666-1743
Subject (Topic): Elections
Subjects: Great Britain. Parliament > Elections
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830 > Caricatures and cartoons
Walpole, Robert, Earl of Orford, 1676-1745 > Caricatures and cartoons
Sundon, William Clayton, Baron, 1671-1752 > Caricatures and cartoons
Wager, Charles, Sir, 1666-1743 > Caricatures and cartoons
England > 1741
England > London > 1741

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