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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
All fool's day
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
95 x 86 mm
Peel 2191
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. 69, 1833, with the same title.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
From a high window, Grey and Brougham dump a bucket of water labelled "Coercion" onto the head of John Bull, who holds "J. Bull's Petition for the Fruits of Reform". Grey says, "Take that! You April fool!"
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.
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