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The Attack, or The Opening of the Session - of 1801

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British school
19th century

The Attack, or The Opening of the Session - of 1801

1801?
graphite on paper.
Peel 1851
Notes
Title from item.
Inscriptions/Markings
Title inscribed in graphite below drawing.
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. NNPM
Classification
Department