King George IV sits on a sofa reading a newspaper by candlelight. Lithograph, 1830.

  • Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
Date:
Jan 9 1830
Reference:
651168i
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Description

On the King's extravagance and a reference to his poor eyesight due to a cataract problem

Publication/Creation

London (26 Haymarket) : T. Mclean, Jan 9 1830.

Physical description

1 print : lithograph ; image and border 26.7 x 30.8 cm

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Lettering

A great economist Lettering below image: 'Reads - New Farringdon market, beef prime parts ... I'll not pay it - can't afford such extravagance'; 'His majesty reads the newspapers...single candle!!!' See Windsor correspondant - Morning Herald Signed HB (pseudonym for John Doyle) on right

References note

British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, Vol XI, London 1954, no. 16007

Reference

Wellcome Collection 651168i

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