A figure composed of barrels batters the drooping head of a thistle; representing the forced resignation of Lord Melville following implications of malversation and the vote on Whitbread's motion. Aquatint by J. Sayer, 1805.

  • Sayers, James, 1748-1823.
Date:
26 June 1805
Reference:
25936i
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Licence: Public Domain Mark

Credit: A figure composed of barrels batters the drooping head of a thistle; representing the forced resignation of Lord Melville following implications of malversation and the vote on Whitbread's motion. Aquatint by J. Sayer, 1805. Wellcome Collection. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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