Robert, 1788-1850, former owner Peel
Caricature of Henry Fox
[England?] : [publisher not identified], [17--]
etching
image: 91 x 60 mm; sheet: 95 x 62 mm
Peel 2343
Notes
Title supplied by cataloger.
The figure in the print is a detail copied from an earlier caricature print lampooning the attempt by Henry Fox to form a ministry supporting the Duke of Cumberland, with the title "The recruiting serjeant or Brittanniais happy prospect", issued by Matthias Darly in 1757; see BM satires no. 3581.
Trimmed within plate mark.
The figure in the print is a detail copied from an earlier caricature print lampooning the attempt by Henry Fox to form a ministry supporting the Duke of Cumberland, with the title "The recruiting serjeant or Brittanniais happy prospect", issued by Matthias Darly in 1757; see BM satires no. 3581.
Trimmed within plate mark.
Inscriptions/Markings
Inscribed in pencil below image: Dr. Taylor of Westminster.
Provenance
Formerly owned by Sir Robert Peel.
Summary
Caricature of Henry Fox with the head of a fox, as a sergeant carrying a halberd and facing in profile to the left, carrying a handful of medals on ribbons and documents reading "14000 in Agent", "Peerages", and "Reversions ..."; the words "Military government ...[illegible]" issue from his mouth.
Associated names
Peel, Robert, 1788-1850, former owner.
Classification
Department
Century prints
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