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Guy Faux Day

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Robert Seymour
1798-1836

Guy Faux Day

Published

[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]

wood engraving
71 x 88 mm
Peel 2117a
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-- with different captions-- in Figaro in London, also published by Strange. The identical image appeared in Figaro in London, no. 49, 1832, with the same title.
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

Wellington, in uniform and cocked hat, but ragged, is carried in a chair as a 'Guy' by Cumberland and Newcastle. A bunch of matches is tied to one hand, a lantern to the other. Other Tories, among whom are Wetherell and Eldon, walk beside him, cheering. In the foreground runs a little chimney-sweep's boy, wearing a mitre, to represent Philipotts. A noose dangles from a gibbet.

Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
Classification
Department