The head of John Wilkes, the Lord Mayor Brass Crosby and the recently elected sheriff, Frederick Bull decorated with civic chains pass as meteors through the sky into the mouth of oblivion. Engraving, 1771.
- Date:
- [1 Nov. 1771]
- Reference:
- 584757i
- Pictures
About this work
Description
One of the few anti-Wilkes prints. Left, the gaping jaws of a hippopotamus are inscribed 'The gulf of oblivion'
Publication/Creation
London : [publisher not identified], [1 Nov. 1771]
Physical description
1 print : engraving ; platemark 11.3 x 17.2 cm
Lettering
Patriotick meteors. Exitus acta probat
Exitus acta probat: the manner of ther departure proves the nature of their deeds
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. V, London 1978, no. 4887
Reference
Wellcome Collection 584757i
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Location Status Access Closed stores