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The comet of 1811

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T. Moon

The comet of 1811

Published

[London] : Pubd. Jany. 1811 by T. Moon. Westminster, 1811 January.

etching with aquatint
image: 219 x 283 mm; sheet: 249 x 303 mm
Peel 1948
Notes
Lettered "Pubd. Jany. 1811 by T. Moon. Westminster."
Provenance

Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.

Summary

The Prince's head, set in a star which is the head of the comet, except for the addition of a stock between the wings of the coat-collar. In the comet's tail the first profile head is that of Moira, replacing Sheridan who is in the second place, between and in front of Erskine and a partly concealed profile perhaps intended for Ponsonby. Next are the Duke of Norfolk and Lord Derby. Behind them are (?) Tierney and a good-looking military officer. Next come three Grenvilles abreast: Lord Temple between Lord Grenville (on his right) and the spectacled Buckingham. Behind them are Whitbread, holding up a frothing tankard of his 'Entire', and Lansdowne. Behind these are Grey, and (partly obscured) Lord Carlisle. Two heads with faces hidden are on the extreme right.

Associated names
Moon, T., publisher.
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department