Anticipation [graphic] : bringing them to the scratch. Hercules in the Church, or, The tithes in danger / [a figure of a sharpshooter] fec.

Published/Created:

[London]
Pub. by S.W. Fores, 41 Piccadilly
May 1829

Physical Description:

1 print : etching on wove paper, hand-colored ; plate mark 24.5 x 36.7 cm, on sheet 28 x 39 cm.

Related Links:

Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 11, no. 15771

Notes:

Title from item.
Figure of a sharpshooter is the device of John Phillips.
In the subtitle " ... or The tithes in danger" the word 'tithes' has been etched in over the word 'Church' which has been scored through with several etched lines.
Signed by the printmaker using an artist's device: a figure of sharpshooter in the imitation of the 'Paul Pry' signature.
Michael Finney; 27 August 2008; Acquisitions no.: 2008-8-27-14.

Abstract:

Wellington in civilian dress stands between two fat bishops wearing mitres pulling each by an ear as they vomit huge streams of gold coins into a large wooden tub that is labeled: Receptacle for the poor curates, repairs of churches, and support of paupers. A spout from the tub funnels coins into a smaller tub from which a man shovels coins into money bags which are labelled: For curates, Repairs of Churches, Support of Paupers. Two thin curates walk away with bags labelled 'Poor curates' as one says, "Thanks to the Powers that has relieved our Wants." From the cherub's horn blow the words: "See the conquering hero comes."

Associated Names:

Phillips, John, fl. 1825-1831 [Printmaker]
Fores, S. W. [Publisher]

Topics:

Avarice
Bishops
Clergy
Coins
Tithes
Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852

Language:

English

Genre:

Artists' devices
Etchings -- England -- London -- 1829
Satires (Visual works) -- England -- 1829

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Prints & Photographs

Rights:

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Call Number:

829.05.00.07+

Orbis Record:

8346415

Yale Collection:

Lewis Walpole Library

Digital Collection:

Lewis Walpole Library

Local Record Number:

lwlpr30614

Volume/Enumeration:

Digital version

OID:

15810049

PID:

digcoll:2781053