John Bull presented as the Chinese labourer Hoo Loo surrounded by surgeons discussing the removal of his tumor; referring to British political reform. Coloured lithograph by J. Doyle, 1831.
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
- Date:
- 2 May 1831
- Reference:
- 12234i
- Part of:
- HB Sketches
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Description
The print contains extensive dialogue
The persons shown are listed below in this catalogue record, starting from the left
Publication/Creation
[London] (26 Haymarket) : Thos. McLean, 2 May 1831 ([London] : C. Motte)
Physical description
1 print : chalk lithograph, with watercolour ; image 24.6 x 37.3 cm.
Series
Contributors
Lettering
Hoo - loo - choo. Alias John Bull and the doctors. HB
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, vol. XI, London 1954, no. 16666
Reference
Wellcome Collection 12234i
Type/Technique
Languages
Subjects
- John Bull (Symbolic character)
- Politicians
- Surgeons
- CostumeHistory19th century
- TumorsSurgery
- Legislative bodiesReform
- Great Britain
- Russell, John Russell, Earl, 1792-1878.
- Spencer, John Charles Spencer, Earl, 1782-1845.
- Grey, Charles Grey, Earl, 1764-1845.
- Peel, Robert, 1788-1850.
- Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of, 1769-1852.
- Hoo Loo, 1799-1831.
- Key, C. Aston (Charles Aston), 1793-1849.
- Wharncliffe, James Archibald Stuart-Wortley, Baron, 1776-1845.
- Guy's Hospital
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Location Status Access Closed stores