King William IV sits back in an armchair with one foot resting on the base of a round table as he talks to Lord Melbourne who stands before him. Lithograph by John Doyle, 1830.
- Doyle, John, 1797-1868.
- Date:
- May 17 1831
- Reference:
- 651603i
- Part of:
- HB sketches
- Pictures
About this work
Description
On the King's alleged ill health. He refused an invitation to a city dinner in honour of reform on the grounds of his gouty symptoms which is suggested by his raised foot on the table leg. His refusal was met with much disapproval
Publication/Creation
London (Haymarket) : Thos. Mclean, May 17 1831 ([London] (Leicester Square) : printed by C. Motte)
Physical description
1 print : lithograph ; image and border 26.1 x 33.4 cm.
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Lettering
What's in the wind now. Here's will'any in the wind.
Signed HB (pseudonym for John Doyle) on left
Melbourne informs the King 'The Lord Mayor and Sheriffs wish to see your M-j-ty...' to which the King replies: 'Oh yes, but I don't wish to see them - say that I am 'indisposed'...just now'
References note
British Museum, Catalogue of political and personal satires, Vol XI, London 1954, no. 16682
Reference
Wellcome Collection 651603i
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Location Status Access Closed stores