Chosen candidate [art original]Lane, Theodore, 1800-1828, artist[approximately 1826]engA caricature on the prevalence of bribery during elections, most probably that of 1826. The successful liberal candidate stands on a platform before a cheering crowd and people waving from the windows of adjoining building. In the 'Committee Room' behind him, an official pays a man holding a sign inscribed 'No bribery or corruption' with the word 'and' between bribery and corruption scored through. On the right is an armchair and behind it stand two large flags; two flowers on the chair match the flower on the lapel of the candidateTitle written in ink in bottom left corner of image, in an unidentified hand (possibly Theodore Lane's).Statement of responsibility written in ink on verso, in an unidentified hand (possibly Theodore Lane's).Date supplied by cataloger.A small hole in the lower right and two small looses along left edge.Probably the original drawing for a lithograph published in 1829; Cf. Lewis Walpole Library call no.: 829.06.01.02+.A companion drawing: Rejected candidate.