Wellington and Peel, portrayed as the notorious murderers Burke and Hare, pin down an old woman (Mrs. Docherty of the trial) who struggles as they suffocate her. A Jesuit priest enters the room on the right holding a crucifix
Description:
Title from item., Caption at top: Hark! the Doctor Knoxcks [sic], she is almost done and ready for you. Vide Old Play., A figure of 'Paul Pry' is an artist's device used by Wiliam Heath., and In lower border: Sole publisher of P. Prys caricatures.
Publisher:
Pub. March 1829, by S. Gans, 15 Southampton Street, Strand, London
Subject (Name):
Burke, William, 1792-1829., Hare, William, 1792?-1870?, Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
Subject (Topic):
Catholic emancipation, Great Britain, Homicides, and Clergy
Cabriolet, or, Shelter versus pelter and Shelter versus pelter
Description:
Title from text above image., Imprint continues: ... sole publisher of W. Heath etching., Text following title: "For the rain it raineth evry day. Shakspeare., Two lines of dialogue below image: Driver, does it rain now? No sir, it pours!!, Sheet trimmed within plate mark on three edges., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.
Wellington as the character Caleb Quotem from George Colman's "The review, or, The wags of Windsor" stands full-face in an old-fashion attire, holding a whip in one hand and a large Grenadier's bearskin in the other. From his mouth and scrolling above his hear is a long descriptive list satirizing his character and career
Description:
Title from caption etched below image., Print signed using William Heath's device: A man with an umbrella., Paul Pry is the pseudonym of William Heath., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Publisher's statement continues: "... sole publisher of P. Prys caricatures none are original without S. Gans' name."
Publisher:
Pub. June 1st, 1829 by S. Gans 15 Southampton St. Strand ...
Title from caption below image., Imprint continues: ... election caricatures executed for gentlemen in 3 hours., Text above image, following series title: Men are April when they woo your vote, December when they have got it., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
"Eldon as a street-beggar kneels on both knees on straw placed on paving-stones, wearing a cap resembling those worn by butchers and the rags of a Chancellor's gown over tattered breeches. He supports himself by a staff, and holds out his short powdered wig. Beside him (left) lies an empty and dilapidated bag inscribed The Old Bagg [cf. British Museum Satires No. 12883]. He looks down with a gloomy scowl, and from his closed lips rise the words: Pity the sorrows of a poor old man [cf. British Museum Satires Nos. 13991, 16236]--vide beggars petition, Tricked out of Work by a Soldier. Round his neck is tied a placard reaching below the waist, and inscribed: Pity a poor Old Man out of Place, at the age of 78 [76], and though extremely anxious, for employment, disappointed in, all his expectations of procuring the Same. His pension is only 4.000 P A [cf. British Museum Satires No. 10714] and not a Dinner has been dressed in his house within the memory of man! He has a wife to support, and a Son to provide for, who holds only Eight Appointments! Beside him an emaciated dog stands on its hindlegs holding a begging-dish, with a piteous expression."--British Museum online catalogue
Alternative Title:
To a benevolent public
Description:
Title etched below image., Print signed using William Heath's device: A man with an umbrella., Date of publication from the British Museum catalogue., and Sheet trimmed within plate mark on right and left sides.
Title from caption below image., Imprint continues: ... publisher of the Looking Glass and other etching by W. Heath., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., and Watermark: J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1829.
Publisher:
Pub. Dec. 20, 1829, by T. McLean, 26 Haymarket ...
"The clowns Kirby and Chatterley, one dressed in female costume, dancing."--British Museum online catalogue
Description:
Title from caption below image., The one character is identified as William Simmons Chatterley., Sheet trimmed within plate mark., and Mounted on laid paper backing.
Publisher:
Pub. 5th of Jany. 1812 by T. Palser, Bridge Road, Lambeth
Subject (Name):
Chatterley, William Simmons, 1787-1822. and Grimaldi, Joseph, 1779-1837.
Subject (Topic):
Actors, British, Clowns, Dance, and Theatrical productions
Title from caption below image., Lines of dialogue on either side of title: I say Tommy am I to make the pies? Pies, no, look at you nasty d-n blacka hands., and Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires.