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1. A regular bull bait [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "In an arena, bull with the King's features being devoured by dogs with politicians' features; other politicians outside the arena encouraging the dogs."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left portion of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "90" in brown ink in top center portion of design., and No. 90.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Bulls, Dogs, Rats, Animal fighting, and Spectators
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A regular bull bait [graphic]
2. A scene in the new farce called The rivals, or, A visit to the heir presumtive [graphic].
- Creator:
- Williams, Charles, active 1797-1830, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [April 1819]
- Call Number:
- 819.04.00.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Alternative Title:
- Visit to the heir presumtive
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Publication date from British Museum catalogue., "Price 1 s.", Temporary local subject terms: Augusta, of Hesse-Cassel, Duchess of Cambridge, 1797-1889 -- Adolphus Frederick, Duke of Cambridge, 1774-1850 -- Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz (Princess of Solms-Braunfels), Duchess of Cumberland, fl. 1819., and Manuscript "79" above plate.
- Publisher:
- Pubd. 1819 by S.W. Fores 50 Piccadilly
- Subject (Name):
- Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent, 1767-1820, Victoria Mary Louisa, Duchess of Kent, 1786-1861, Ernest Augustus, King of Hanover, 1771-1851, and Frederica Charlotte Ulrica Catherina, Princess, Duchess of York, 1767-1820
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > A scene in the new farce called The rivals, or, A visit to the heir presumtive [graphic].
3. Addlehead's return [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Queen carries and kisses the King in front of five delighted boorish Germans
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; trimmed with partial loss of series title and numbering from top edge. Series statement still legible., and No. 50 in a collection bound in blue wrappers.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Addlehead's return [graphic].
4. Another silly Billy for the people [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Queen, pregnant, walks towards the King; politicians and courtiers comment on the birth of a new heir to the throne
- Description:
- Title from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left corner of design., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., and No. 74.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Another silly Billy for the people [graphic]
5. Billy's birth day! [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The King, shown as a child, sits on the Queen's knee; aristocrats give presents of toys to the King
- Alternative Title:
- Billy's birthday
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Lower right corner chewed., and No. 36 in a collection bound in blue wrappers.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Billy's birth day! [graphic].
6. Daniel in the lion's den [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Politician as Daniel in a cell sitting among trained lions and the King and the Queen watching him through the bars."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Mounted on gray paper backing., and No. 108.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Lions, and Cells (Rooms & spaces)
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Daniel in the lion's den [graphic].
7. Decision!!! [graphic].
- Creator:
- Heath, William, 1795-1840, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- April 29, 1831.
- Call Number:
- 831.04.29.01+
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Questionable attribution to W. Heath from local card catalog record., Text following title: "His life is parallel'd even with the stroke and line of his great justice." Shakspear., Sheet trimmed within plate mark on lower edge., Not in the Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires., Watermark: J. Whatman., and Numbered in ms. at top of sheet: 242.
- Publisher:
- Pub. by J. Fairburn, Broadway, Ludgate Hill
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Thrones
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Decision!!! [graphic].
8. John Bull's visit to the Court Theatre to see and hear the famous German prima donna [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "First panel: John Bull on the point of paying to attend the Queen's concert; policeman and Duke of Wellington dressed like a soldier; second panel: the Queen, dressed like a poor German woman, singing and playing an instrument like a sausage with a groom."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Titles from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left corner of first panel of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Design consists of two panels side by side, each individually titled., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Text centered beneath the titles of the two panels: Don't talk of Madame Malibran after this., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "89" twice in brown ink, in top portion of each panel of design., and No. 89.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- John Bull (Symbolic character), Soldiers, British, Police, Singing, Musicial instruments, and Brooms & brushes
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > John Bull's visit to the Court Theatre to see and hear the famous German prima donna [graphic]
9. Leopold's visit, or, An interview at Ramsgate [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "First panel: policeman holding out his hands towards a man's pocket; second panel: politicians, common citizens, King and Queen trying to find the best place in a stand."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Interview at Ramsgate
- Description:
- Titles from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower right corner of first panel of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Design consists of two panels side by side, each individually titled., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Text below title of second panel: The above is a tolerable representation of the Tory rory, tag rag, ragamuffin, rubbish, and rabble ..., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "111" in brown ink in lower left corner of first panel of design., Mounted on green paper backing; pasted on verso of mount are four small engraved portraits, each trimmed in half, the untrimmed statements of responsibility indicating that one was engraved by J. Rogers and two others were engraved after J. Kennerley and Sir J. Reynolds respectively., and No. 111.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Léopold I, King of the Belgians, 1790-1865, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians and Audiences
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Leopold's visit, or, An interview at Ramsgate [graphic]
10. Lord Jack Russel's retreat from South Devon [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "First panel: Jack Russel leaving and delighted Devil, bishop and Duke of Wellington looking at him; second panel: the King, dressed like a women sailor climbing a rope ladder with the Queen pushing him with a spear."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Lord Jack Russell's retreat from South Devon
- Description:
- Titles from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left corner of first panel of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Design consists of two panels side by side, each individually titled., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "88" in brown ink in upper right corner of first panel of design., and No. 88.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Devil, Bishops, Cross dressing, Ladders, and Spears
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Lord Jack Russel's retreat from South Devon [graphic]
11. Men and measures [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Queen, on the King's shoulders, reviews in an authoritarian way her chosen ministers; each minister is identifiable by a ludicrous attribute
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Text below title: Addle-head reviewing her chosen ministry a-la-German., 1 print : wood engraving on wove paper ; sheet 27 x 42 cm., Imperfect; mutilated on bottom edge with partial loss of imprint., and No. 51 in a collection bound in blue wrappers.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Men and measures [graphic].
12. Men and measures [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Queen, on the King's shoulders, reviews in an authoritarian way her chosen ministers; each minister is identifiable by a ludicrous attribute
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., and Text below title: Addle-head reviewing her chosen ministry a-la-German.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Men and measures [graphic].
13. Mr. and Mrs. Guelph a going to Greenwich, or, Royalty and loyalty making gigantic strides [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "King and Queen on two giants' shoulders crossing the Thames; common people in small boats bothered by the waves sended up by the giants."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Royalty and loyalty making gigantic strides
- Description:
- Title from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in bottom center portion of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "99" in brown ink in upper left portion of design., and No. 99.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Giants (Fictitious characters), Wading, Rowboats, and Steamboats
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Mr. and Mrs. Guelph a going to Greenwich, or, Royalty and loyalty making gigantic strides [graphic]
14. Queen Addle-head's visit to Yarmany to see her old playfellows and acquaintances [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The Queen, visiting Germany, gives presents to poor and uncivilized German people
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Lower right corner chewed., and No. 43 in a collection bound in blue wrappers.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > Queen Addle-head's visit to Yarmany to see her old playfellows and acquaintances [graphic].
15. The Dorchester Unionists imploring mercy!!! of their king [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 1
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- The King, the Queen, and a politician show their backs to six Dorchester Unionists on their knees; two beefeaters laugh in the background
- Description:
- Title from text below image., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., One line of quoted text below title: "He who trusts in princes shall be thus rewarded.", Lower right corner chewed., and No. 32 in a collection bound in blue wrappers.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Dorchester Unionists imploring mercy!!! of their king [graphic].
16. The Queen Dowager her tail borne, the Lord knows how [graphic].
- Published / Created:
- [1 March 1842]
- Call Number:
- 842.03.01.16
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Description:
- Title from caption below image., Attributed to Richard Doyle by Gumuchian., Publication information from cover to the series: The christening procession of Prince Taffy., One print from a series of 24 pen lithographs, printed on both sides, commemorating the christening of Edward VII., Print numbered '15' in upper right corner., and On same sheet, verso: Frederick the Great God Papa; The illustrious visitors.
- Publisher:
- Messrs. Fores
- Subject (Name):
- Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The Queen Dowager her tail borne, the Lord knows how [graphic].
17. The body snatchers, or, The resurrection of the Whigs [graphic]
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "The Queen and the King exhuming the Whigs' corpses in the night and carrying them away."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Resurrection of the Whigs
- Description:
- Title from item., Initials of printmaker Charles Jameson Grant in lower left corner of design., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "84" in brown ink in lower left portion of design., and No. 84.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837 and Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Graves, Dead persons, Lifting & carrying, and Lanterns
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The body snatchers, or, The resurrection of the Whigs [graphic]
18. The effects of Sir J. Campbell's punishment for debt bill [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 2
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Sir Campbell whipping the King, the Queen and politicians; other politicians in jail or condemned to hard labour."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- Effects of Sir John Campbell's punishment for debt bill
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Numbered "80" in brown ink in top center portion of design., Mounted on yellow paper backing., and No. 80.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- Campbell, John Campbell, Baron, 1779-1861, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, and Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Whipping, Forced labor, and Prisons
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The effects of Sir J. Campbell's punishment for debt bill [graphic].
19. The finale, or last scene of the farce of legislation, or, King, Lords, and Commons, as it was performed at the National Theatre [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "King, Queen, bishop and politicians performing on a stage of a theatre."--British Museum online catalogue
- Alternative Title:
- King, Lords, and Commons, as it was performed at the National Theatre
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Two lines of text below title: Sole proprietor, the Apsley House Junta; leasee, pro tem. Mr. Melbun; stage manager, Mr. Russel ..., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., Incorrectly numbered "107" in brown ink in top center portion of design., Mounted on green paper backing; small strip of paper (6 x 112 mm) with partial title from no. 105 in The political drama series pasted on verso of mount, with the text "Noble lords!!! A few speciements of ou[...]" present., and No. 106.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, and National Theatre (Great Britain),
- Subject (Topic):
- Britannia (Symbolic character), John Bull (Symbolic character), Politicians, Bishops, Interiors, Theatrical productions, Stages (Platforms), and Audiences
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The finale, or last scene of the farce of legislation, or, King, Lords, and Commons, as it was performed at the National Theatre [graphic].
20. The great comet with its Whig-Radical tail of the nineteenth century [graphic].
- Creator:
- Grant, C. J. (Charles Jameson), active 1830-1852, printmaker
- Published / Created:
- [approximately 1833]
- Call Number:
- Folio 75 G750 833 Copy 2 (Oversize) Box 3
- Image Count:
- 1
- Resource Type:
- still image
- Abstract:
- "Satire on Ireland; a comet formed by Daniel O'Connell riding a broom at upper left, four lesser figures including Brougham (with a broom) seated behind him, light streaming behind; William IV as a spider at the top of the comet's stream; at lower right, figures burnt by the tail of the comet: Queen Adelaide and Tories including Wellington, Peel (dropping his rat-trap); an observer looking through a telescope at upper right; at lower left, across the water, an Irishman with a rake dancing for joy."--British Museum online catalogue
- Description:
- Title from item., Attributed to Charles Jameson Grant in the British Museum online catalogue., Date of publication from the British Museum online catalogue., Wood engraving with letterpress text., Text below title: It appears, "Non fumum ex fulgore sed ex fumo dare luco"., Imperfect; sheet trimmed with loss of imprint and series statement. Missing text supplied from impression in the British Museum., With the number "10", likely incomplete and missing the final digit, in brown ink in lower left portion of design., Mounted on blue paper backing; pasted on verso of mount is a small portrait engraved by J. Rogers that is trimmed in half, as well as another small engraved portrait that is complete: Mr. T. Cooke as Cohenberg / J. Kennerley delt. ; J. Rogers sculp., and No. 107.
- Publisher:
- Printed and published by G. Drake, 12, Houghton Street, Clare Market
- Subject (Geographic):
- England.
- Subject (Name):
- O'Connell, Daniel, 1775-1847, Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852, William IV, King of Great Britain, 1765-1837, Adelaide, Queen, consort of William IV, King of Great Britain, 1792-1849, Brougham and Vaux, Henry Brougham, Baron, 1778-1868, and Peel, Robert, 1788-1850
- Subject (Topic):
- Politicians, Comets, Brooms & brushes, Telescopes, and Fire
- Found in:
- Lewis Walpole Library > The great comet with its Whig-Radical tail of the nineteenth century [graphic].