A Modern Antique HB Sketches No. 245
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). Lord Grey, as an antique statue of 'SATURN', stands on a plinth holding a large male infant with the face of Daniel O'Connell. The babe holds the handle of a large, upright scythe in his right hand. Signed with monogram at lower left: 'HB'. Title printed below the border: 'A MODERN ANTIQUE.'. The publisher's details printed below centre: 'Published by Thos. McLean, 26, Haymarket, March 5th. 1833.'. A small, circular blind stamp at lower left: 'THOs. MCLEAN'. Printer's details given below publisher: 'A. Ducôté's Lithogy. 70, St. Martins Lane'. Printed above the border at upper right: 'HB Sketches No. 245'.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1833-03-05
Height 370mm x width 245mm
Accession number: P.14720-R
Primary reference Number: 225309
McLean: 245
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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