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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
Eldon the mud lark
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
78 x 65 mm
Peel 2135
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. 11, 1832, with the title To Lord Eldon.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Eldon as an aged and tattered rag picker, kneeling on a garbage heap while leaning on a cane, collecting refuse. On his back is a sack of bones, &c., inscribed "Places Pensions & Other Pickings."
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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