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10. The master cook and his black scullion composing a royal hash [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [July 1820]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 H89 821 (Oversize)
- Collection Title:
- Page 24. George Humphrey shop album.
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "A big cauldron rests on the bent backs of Wellington (left), supporting himself on his sword, Sidmouth, knock-kneed and holding a clyster-pipe, and Castlereagh (right), dandified and bland. From their mouths floats a scroll inscribed: "O is not this a Dainty Dish to set before a King." They are on a much smaller scale than the cooks, who stand one on each side, stirring the brew. One (left) is fashionably dressed, and stalwart, with brown complexion and negroid hair. He holds a green bag inscribed 'Rakings of Italy' and uses a spoon. A winged demon whispers in his ear: "Never mind the dirty work my boy it won't spoil your Complexion." He says: "It wants more seasoning master Cook." The other, pale and emaciated, and wearing barrister's wig and bands, stands on a large dispatch-box in order to reach the pot; this is inscribed 'G.R Milan Commission'. He stirs with a rolled document, and answers: "Indeed Mungo it must be warmer to be relished." Behind him and clutching his shoulder stands a large Devil, who says: "This beats the black Broth of Satan." The steam from the pot forms a background for a large fantastic face or mask, George IV, saying: "The Odour of this Cookery is exquisite! How Invigorating!! How Reviving!""--British Museum online catalogue and "A satire on the Milan Commission, instructed by Leach in 1818 to go abroad to procure evidence against the Princess of Wales, its report to the Cabinet in July 1819 forming the contents of the Green Bags, see British Museum Satires No. 13735. The barrister is William Cooke, his companion is his assistant, Lt.-Col. Browne (residing in Milan): Mungo (from Bickerstaffe's comic opera 'The Padlock') was a generic term for a negro, the name also implying one who does dirty jobs, cf. British Museum Satires No. 5030. There was also a solicitor, Powell, called 'the Rat' because he had acted for Burdett in election business. See British Museum Satires No. 10708 and 'Examiner', 1820, p. 540. ..."--Curator's comments, British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title etched below image., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on page 24 of: George Humphrey shop album.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. July 1820 by Benbow, St. Clements Church Yd., Strand
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Caroline, Queen, consort of George IV, King of Great Britain, 1768-1821., George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Sidmouth, Henry Addington, Viscount, 1757-1844, Castlereagh, Robert Stewart, Viscount, 1769-1822, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, Cooke, William, 1757-1832, and Browne, Thomas Henry, active 1820
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Cauldrons, Daggers & swords, Medical equipment & supplies, Cooks, Cookery, Cooking utensils, Demons, Devil, Documents, Boxes, and Bags
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The master cook and his black scullion composing a royal hash [graphic]
11. [The King at home, or Mathews at Carlton House] [graphic]
- Creator:
- Cruikshank, Robert, 1789-1856, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [1824]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 C9 824 no. 5
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- Mathews (left) gives a selection from his "Entertainments"; he stands behind his accustomed small draped table, which is lit by candles in place of the usual lamps. A pianist sits at the grand piano. The King stands as if making a speech: he is giving an imitation of John Kemble, evoked by Mathews's imitation thought by the King "too boisterous". On his right sits Marchioness of Conyngham, on his left Princess Augusta. Knighton stands behind the former. Five men (portraits) stand behind the royal settee: Liverpool, Wellington, and Hertford are recognizable. The room has an ornate cornice and Ionic pillars. Behind Mathews are two tall Chinese folding screens.-- See British Museum catalogue
- Description:
- Title and imprint from published state., Plate etched for: Westmacott, C.M. English spy. London : Sherwood, Jones, and Co., 1825-1826., For published state see: No. 14940 in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 10., Ms. note in pencil on front: Page 337, vol. 1. Watermark 1822., and Watermark: J. Whatman 1822.
- Publisher:
- Sherwood, Jones, & Co.
- Subject (Name):
- George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830, Conyngham, Elizabeth Conyngham, Marchioness, -1861, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
- Subject (Topic):
- Pianos, Parlors, and Public speaking
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > [The King at home, or Mathews at Carlton House] [graphic]