Lord Melbourne holds out a walking stick to Lord Glenelg who has fallen through ice. Lithograph by H.B. (John Doyle), 1838.
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
- Date:
- 26 January 1838
- Reference:
- 36699i
- Part of:
- HB sketches
- Pictures
About this work
Description
Holding Melbourne's arm is Lord John Russell himself supported by Thomas Spring-Rice. John Bull raises an arm as if calling for assistance while Lord Brougham and the Duke of Wellington are bystanders. Glenelg was colonial secretary at the time of the Canadian revolt
Publication/Creation
London (26 Haymarket) : T. McLean, 26 January 1838 (70 Saint Martin's lane : A. Ducôte's lithography)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image 24.3 x 36.7 cm + album.
Series
Contributors
Lettering
A Canadian winter, skating extraordinary- a great smash!- scene of confusion & c. HB
Extensive dialogue within the print
References note
An illustrated key to the political sketches of H.B., London 1841, pp.358-359
Reference
Wellcome Collection 36699i
Type/Technique
Languages
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores