The little farthing rush light [graphic] / IC [monogram].

Published/Created:

London
Pub. Octr. 3 by S.W. Fores, N. 3 Piccadilly
[3 October 1792?]

Physical Description:

1 print : etching on laid paper, hand-colored ; sheet 25 x 34 cm

Related Links:

Catalogue of prints and drawings in the British Museum. Division I, political and personal satires, v. 6, no. 8283

Notes:

Title etched below image.
Not by Isaac Cruikshank. See British Museum catalogue.
Date of imprint from British Museum catalogue.
Sheet trimmed within plate mark.
Publisher's announcement following imprint: Where may be seen the largest collection of caratures [sic] in the world. Admitnce 1shg.
Alfred Bowditch Collection; December 1966; Acquisitions no.: 966-12-5-135.
Mounted to 33 x 37 cm.

Abstract:

"Five heads surround a taper whose flame is the head in profile to the left of George III. The taper rises from the centre of a crown which rests on a tasselled cushion in the foreground. On the left is Sheridan in profile, his face disfigured by drink, puffing angrily; next is Fox facing three-quarter length to the right, with a fierce expression. Next is the Prince of Wales, alarmed and rather fierce; beside him is Mrs. Fitzherbert, wearing breeches round her shoulders, one leg terminating in a garter inscribed 'Honi Soit...' The ribbon of her night-cap is decorated with the Prince's feathers and 'Ich dien'. On the extreme right is Grey, puffing intently, his blast directed at the back of the King's head. All the others puff awry, and the light burns steadily. All the men wear night-caps and shirts open at the neck."--British Museum online catalogue.

Associated Names:

Fores, S. W. [Publisher]

Topics:

Fitzherbert, Maria Anne, 1756-1837
Fox, Charles James, 1749-1806
France -- History -- Revolu
George III, King of Great Britain, 1738-1820
George IV, King of Great Britain, 1762-1830
Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845
Sheridan, Richard Brinsley, 1751-1816

Language:

English

Genre:

Etchings -- England -- London -- 1789
Satires (Visual works) -- England -- 1789
Watermarks (Paper)

Format:

Image

Content Type:

Prints & Photographs

Rights:

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Call Number:

789.10.03.01+ Impression 1

Orbis Record:

7728021

Yale Collection:

Lewis Walpole Library

Digital Collection:

Lewis Walpole Library

Local Record Number:

lwlpr06727

Volume/Enumeration:

Digital version

OID:

10731155

PID:

digcoll:553100