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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The working of the Russel purge / R.S.
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood-engraving
2 5/8 x 3 3/8 inches
Purchased by J. Pierpont Morgan, 1900.
Peel 2136
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. 40, 1832, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Brougham, Grey, and Russell bestride a huge bull-dog, its collar inscribed 'J Bull', on a plank bridge. Brougham belabours him with the mace, Grey leads him by a strap, on which is the heading of 'The Times' (as on the paper), fastened to a ring in his nose, while Russell holds his tail. In the stream are the words 'Whig Reform A Shadow', at which the dog is sniffing, and a bundle of loaves, fishes, and ribs of beef inscribed 'Substance'.; proof before the published state.
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.
Strange, W. (William), publisher.
Cowie, G. (George), printer.
Strange, W. (William). Whiggeries and waggeries.
Strange, W. (William). Figaro in London.
Artist
Classification
Department
Century prints
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