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S. W. Fores
New Baubles for the Chinese Temple : we are but Children of a larger growth
Published
London : pub by S.W. Fores, Picadilli, 30 March 1820
hand-colored etching
image: 210 x 320 mm; plate mark: 236 x 354 mm; sheet: 255 x 369 mm
Peel 2030
Notes
Not described in George, M.D. Catalogue of political and personal satires preserved in the Department of Prints and Drawings in the British Museum.
Description taken from British Museum online catalog.
A speech bubble from the Prime Minister reads: I can't indeed I can't consider the poor Starving Manufacturers.
A speech bubble from the King reads: Now if you don't Increase my Salary half a Million, I'll send you to Liverpool.
Description taken from British Museum online catalog.
A speech bubble from the Prime Minister reads: I can't indeed I can't consider the poor Starving Manufacturers.
A speech bubble from the King reads: Now if you don't Increase my Salary half a Million, I'll send you to Liverpool.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Caricature of the British Prime Minister presenting crowns to King George IV in the Brighton Pavilion, surrounded by Chinese objects and figures. The King is seen from behind, brandishing a scepter and sovereign's orb.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Fores, S. W., publisher.
Classification
Department
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