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1. The rival candidates [graphic]
- Creator:
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- 9 Aug. 1830.
- Call Number:
- 830.08.09.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "No. 77. Two hustings, receding in perspective, are divided by the heads and shoulders of an election crowd forming the base of the design. The candidates face each other; one (left), whose dress and physique suggest a strong man at a fair, is introduced by a fashionably dressed man: 'The honle Gentleman opposite has certainly a most extraordinary chin and when he places his claims to your suffrages upon that broad and ample basis, it must be Granted that he rests his hope upon some foundation; but Gentlemen the Candidate whom I propose to you possesses such transcendent superiority in this important feature that I feel Boaied up with confidence ... [etc.] in the event of his return which I now consider certain (cheers) few orators in the hon: House will command more attention or be listened to with so much pleasure!' The crowd, who have a placard: 'Musical Wonder Michel Boai', cheer: 'Hurra Hurra'. All face this candidate, who holds his fists against his chin, neglecting Sir Alexander Grant, who stands, hat in hand, pointing to his own heavy chin and bullet-shaped head. Behind the latter are two anxious supporters, one the Duke of Wellington."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Print signed with the monogram "HB," which was used by John Doyle., Lacking the usual series title "HB Sketches" and numbering in upper right, but number 77 in that series according to the British Museum catalogue., and Number "77" added in brown ink in upper right.
- Publisher:
- Published by Thos. McLean, 26, Haymarket and Printed by C. Motte, 23 Leicester Sqe
- Subject (Geographic):
- Great Britain.
- Subject (Name):
- Grant, Alexander Cray, 1782-1854, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and Boai, Michel, active 1830s.
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Political elections, Stages (Platforms), and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The rival candidates [graphic]
