Political Frankensteins. Alarmed at the progress of a Giant of their own Creation HB Sketches No. 105
Printmaker:
Doyle, John (HB)
Publisher:
McLean, Thomas
Lithograph (uncoloured) on white wove paper. Inlaid within a frame of buff wove paper (approx. height 360mm x width 515mm). Sketch about Irish politics featuring Daniel O'Connell (as the Giant) and Anglesey (General, Sir Henry William Paget, 1st Marquis of Anglesey), Stanley (Edward George Geoffrey Smith-Stanley [14th Earl of Derby 1851-69]) and Plunket (William Conyngham Plunket, 1st Baron), who attempt to restrain him at centre right. The artist's initials in monogram at lower left: 'HB'. Title printed below the border: 'POLITICAL FRANKENSTEINS. / Alarmed at the progress of a Giant of their own Creation.'. The publisher's details printed below: 'Published by Thos McLean, 26 Haymarket, Jany. 18th, 1831.'. Printed at upper right: 'HB Sketches No. 105'. See 16551,_Catalogue of Political and Personal Satires_, Vol. XI, 1828-1832, M.D. George, published 1954, p. 433.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1831-01-18
Height 290mm x width 390mm
Accession number: P.14676-R
Primary reference Number: 225265
Stephens/George: 16551
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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