Polonius the tallest, fittest, properest [sic] man to walk before the King!!! / [graphic]Cruikshank, Isaac, 1764-1811, printmaker[7 November 1795]engThe Marquis of Salisbury, holding a long wand of office and wearing military uniform (colonel of Hertfordshire Militia), with a plumed cap and spurred boots, walks stiffly in profile to the left, his coat-tails flying out behind him. His gold key of office (Lord Charmberlain of the Household) is hung to a blue ribbon which crosses his shoulder. Above his left boot is a garter inscribed 'Hone' [sic]. He is caricatured, and has a long projecting nose. Below the title: 'The Tallest, Fittest, Properest Man to walk before the King!!!" See the British Museum online catalogueTitle etched below image.Sheet trimmed mostly within plate mark.