Image not available
Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The modern Lear
[London] : [G. Cowie],
wood engraving
74 x 86 mm
Peel 2165
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Notes:
Probably detached from one of four issues of Whiggeries and waggeries, London : William Strange, 1834. This publication reprinted wood engravings by Robert Seymour, Robert Cruikshank, and others which had previously appeared-- often with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 58, 1833, with the same title.
Summary:
The King stands at the center of the image, pouring money into bags, hats, and baskets held by a crowd of people behind him, including his eldest son, the Earl of Munster.
Catalog link:
Artist page:
Classification:
Department: