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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
The political kangaroo
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
73 x 81 mm
Peel 2177
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. 16, 1832, with the title An Irish political kangaroo.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
A kangaroo with Lord Plunket's head shelters its young (his sons), who have human heads, in a pouch formed of the Purse of the Great Seal. It holds out a protecting paw towards another, who races in terror towards the pouch, while in his other paw he holds his tail which terminates in the Mace, and forms a weapon of offence.
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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