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John Bull reclines on a bank yawning as four men help themselves to the contents of his open sack. Lithograph by R. Seymour, 1832.
- Seymour, Robert, 1798-1836.
- Date
- 1 Oct 1832
- Reference
- 608220i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
The three plundering Tories are the Duke of Wellington who hooks out a joint of beef, the Duke of Ellenborough who spears a plum-pudding and The Duke of Newcastle who drinks from a bottle
On the disappointment felt at the attempt at political reform by the Tories who are depicted here as a gang of robbers
Publication/Creation
London (26 Haymarket) : Thos. McLean 1832, 1 Oct 1832.
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image 14.7 x 19.4 cm
Contributors
Lettering
John Bull reposing after his labours
Notes
With: Wellcome library catalogue, nos 608215i, 609219i, 608222i (on same side), 608228i (on verso)
Lettering note
Bull's sack reads: 'My reform bill and its provisions'
Reference
Wellcome Library no. 608220i
Type/Technique
Languages
- English
Where to find it
Location Status Access Closed stores