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Robert Seymour
1798-1836
Cumberland as the heart piercer
Published
[London] : [William Strange], [ca. 1834]
wood engraving
84 x 58 mm
Peel 2146
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-- 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 the Duke of Cumberland.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
He is an elderly Cupid, his quiver inscribed 'Envenomed'. Holding up his bow he plunges a knife into a heart inscribed "Graves" which stands on the altar of "Lust".
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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