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Thomas Rowlandson
1756-1827
Edward the Black Prince receiving homage
Published
[London] : Pubd. March 10th 1789 as the act directs H. Humphrey, New Bond St., [10 March 1789]
etching, hand-colored
image: 216 x 325 mm; plate mark: 241 x 353 mm; sheet: 254 x 369 mm
Peel 1650
Notes
Printmaker from George.
Engraved text "W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street" following the date "March 10th" crossed out and Humphrey's name supplied in manuscript on right below image.
Engraved text "W. Holland, No. 50 Oxford Street" following the date "March 10th" crossed out and Humphrey's name supplied in manuscript on right below image.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Print shows Thurlow (left), seated in an armchair, receives the homage of a lawyer in a wig and gown who kneels before him. He wears a royal crown on his Chancellor's wig and holds a sceptre. His hands are the paws of a bear, one of which the kneeling man takes. They look suspiciously at each other. Behind Thurlow is a draped curtain. On the wall is a picture inscribed 'Blood', representing Thurlow running off with the crown. Cf. George.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850 former owner.
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