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19th century
The Attack, or The Opening of the Session - of 1801
1801?
graphite on paper.
Peel 1851
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Title inscribed in graphite below drawing.
Provenance:
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary:
Drawing shows William Pitt seated on a bench at far left with his foot in a bandage and holding a crutch (a presumed reference to the fact that Pitt suffered from gout) as he fired upon by a several members of Parliament, standing at far right; writing can be made out in the smoke of the guns, including "Affair of the Contract(?)" and "Catholic emancipation."
Associated names:
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
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