Anticipation bringing them to the scratch. Hercules in the Church, or, The tithes in danger / [graphic]
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Description
- Title
- Anticipation bringing them to the scratch. Hercules in the Church, or, The tithes in danger / [graphic]
- Creator
- Phillips, John, fl. 1825-1831, printmaker
- Contributor
- Fores, S. W., publisher.
- Published / Created
- May 1829.
- Publication Place
- London
- Publisher
- Pub. by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly
- Abstract
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Wellington in civilian dress stands between two fat bishops wearing mitres pulling each by an ear as they vomit huge streams of gold coins into a large wooden tub that is labeled: Receptacle for the poor curates, repairs of churches, and support of paupers. A spout from the tub funnels coins into a smaller tub from which a man shovels coins into money bags which are labelled: For curates, Repairs of Churches, Support of Paupers. Two thin curates walk away with bags labelled 'Poor curates' as one says, "Thanks to the Powers that has relieved our Wants." From the cherub's horn blow the words: "See the conquering hero comes."
- Description
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Title from item.
Figure of a sharpshooter is the device of John Phillips.
In the subtitle " ... or The tithes in danger" the word 'tithes' has been etched in over the word 'Church' which has been scored through with several etched lines.
Signed by the printmaker using an artist's device: a figure of sharpshooter in the imitation of the 'Paul Pry' signature. - Provenance
- Michael Finney; 27 August 2008;
- Extent
- 1 print : plate mark 24.5 x 36.7 cm, on sheet 28 x 39 cm
- Language
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English
Collection Information
- Repository
- Lewis Walpole Library
- Call Number
- 829.05.00.07+
Subjects, Formats, And Genres
- Genre
-
Caricatures and cartoons
Satires (Visual works) England 1829
Etchings England London 1829
Artists' devices - Material
- etching ; and wove paper hand-colored.
- Resource Type
- still image
- Subject (Name)
- Wellington, Arthur Wellesley,
- Subject (Topic)
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Avarice
Bishops
Clergy
Coins
Tithes - Subjects
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Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 > Caricatures and cartoons
Avarice
Bishops
Clergy
Coins
Tithes
England > 1829
England > London > 1829
Access And Usage Rights
- Access
- Public
- Rights
- The use of this image may be subject to the copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) or to site license or other rights management terms and conditions. The person using the image is liable for any infringement.
Identifiers
- Orbis Record
- 8346415
- Object ID (OID)
- 15810049