A Recent Scene in Downing Street HB Sketches No. 309
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 accosts Mr. Hodges, M.P. for the Western Division of Kent, mistaking him for a Doctor sent to revive Mr Martin, a member of the House of Commons, who has been taken ill and whose legs are seen through the doorway at the far right. Unsigned. Title printed below the border: 'A RECENT SCENE IN DOWNING STREET.'. The publisher's details printed below the border to the left: 'Published by Thos. McLean, 26, Haymarket, March 20th. 1834.'. Printer's details below the border to the right: 'A. Ducôté's Lithogy. 70, St Martins Lane'. Printed above the border at upper right: 'HB Sketches No 309'. P.14737-R is another impression.
Given by Mrs J.E. Foster, 1895
Method of acquisition: Given (1895) by Foster, J.E., Mrs
19th Century
Production date:
AD 1834-03-20
Height 280mm x width 372mm
Accession number: P.14736-R
Primary reference Number: 225325
McLean: 309
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Owner or interested party:
The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Paintings, Drawings and Prints
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